The constellation of Andromeda, the Chained Woman // E. Slawik, NOIRLab, NSF, AURA, & M. Zamani
Click below for an annotated image and some facts about the stars that make up Andromeda!
In order of brightness:
Alpheratz (α Andromedae) is a binary star system consisting of two blue-white giant stars about 97 light years away. The name comes from the Arabic phrase surrat al-faras meaning "navel of the horse."
Mirach (β Andromedae) is solitary red giant star about 197 light years away. The name comes from the Arabic word mīzar meaning "girdle."
Almach (γ Andromedae) is a quadruple star systme about 390 light years away. The primary is an orange supergiant star with a few blue-white stellar companions. The name comes from the Arabic word al-‘anāq meaning "desert lynx."
δ Andromedae is an unnamed triple star system about 105 light years away. It consists of an orange giant, and two red dwarfs.
Nembus (51 Andromedae) is a solitary orange giant star about 169 light years away. Its name was given to it in 1603 in a famous stellar atlas called the Uranometria, although it is of unknown origin.
Alfarasalkamil (o Andromedae) is a potential quadruple star system about 690 light years away. The primary star is a blue-white giant star. The name comes from the Arabic phrase Al Faras al Kamil meaning "the complete horse," as opposed to the constellation Pegasus, which is only the front half of a horse.
Udkadua (λ Andromedae) is a binary star system dominated by a Sun-like star. The system is about 85 light years away. The name comes from a Sumerian word udkadua meaning "the storm demon with the gaping mouth."
μ Andromedae is an unnamed binary star system about 122 light years away. It is dominated by a blue-white giant star.
Shimu (ζ Andromedae) is a binary star system about 181 light years away, consisting of an orange giant and a red dwarf. The name comes from a Chinese phrase Tian Shi Mu meaning "the eye of the celestial pig."
Kaffalmusalsala (κ Andromedae) is a solitary blue-white giant star about 168 light years away. Its name comes from the Arabic phrase Kaff al-Musalsala meaning "the hand of the chained woman."
Junnanmen (φ Andromedae) is a binary star system about 720 light years away. Both components are blue giant star. The name comes from Chinese astronomy: Jūnnánmén (軍南門) means "southern military gate."
Rasalnaqa (ι Andromedae) is a single blue giant star about 510 light years away. Its name comes from the Arabic phrase Ra’s al-Nāqa meaning "head of the she-camel."
π Andromedae is an unnamed binary star system consisting of two blue-white giant stars about 580 light years away.
ε Andromedae is an unnamed solitary yellow giant star about 169 light years away.
Kui (η Andromedae) is a binary system consisting of two yellow giant stars about 260 light years away. The name comes from Chinese astronomer: Kuí Sù (奎宿) means "legs."
ν Andromedae is an unnamed binary system consisting of two blue-white giant stars about 560 light years away.
Not part of the lines that make up the constellation, but named, is Titawin (υ Andromedae), a binary star consisting of a white giant star and a red dwarf about 44 light years away. The name comes from the Berber name Tiṭṭawin.
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Fixed Star Analysis - Alpheratz (alpha Andromedae)
Alpheratz 14• Aries - the head of the chained woman.
Sun aligns to alpheratz every year around April 4th, making these Andromedan natives notably fiery and independent.
Alpheratz is a neon white lilac star suspended in the hair of Andromeda, the chained woman.
Has a planetary nature of Jupiter with undertones of Venus. Both are benefic planets, making Alpheratz a rather fortunate stellar body.
Closely partnered with star Sirrah who is also Venus and Jupiter oriented.
Bestows a lively, cheerful, and fortunate personality who is creative and inclined towards wealth and harmony.
Often lives in the lap of luxury but can be lazy.
Extremely feminine themes. Beauty and the concept of the unattainable.
Ultimate shadow - weakness of resolve, public ruin of the reputation despite opportunity, life of crime, pathological selfishness, vapidity, shallowness, lack of intellectual curiosity, rigid self serving virtues, impulsive.
When aligned with Sun, moon, or mid heaven - public success is likely with oneself being one’s own worst enemy. Be cautious of what words you use.
Saturn- Alpheratz transits can also ruin the public image.
Rules the area connecting the head and jaw.
Has thematic similarities with the maiden Virgo. The dynamic of external beauty and internal neuroticism.
When not reckless, creates individuals who are pure minded and virtuous, though perhaps a bit simple minded or easily influenced/discouraged.
Death by neck injury can be brought about by Mars alignments or the star Vega (in Capricorn) afflicting this degree.
Lively, interesting, and charming individuals are born with Alpheratz placements, though at times this star is associated with deceit or misfortune brought about by a loose ego and recklessness.
The head of the chained woman is full of frivolous dreams and visions, yet when she brings them to light she finds that the world envies her and cheers for her demise. The weak Alpheratz will lash out and ruin themselves with pettiness. The strong Alpheratz will continue to inspire, undaunted by the many eyes on them, and take direction from the crowd of critics.
