astronomy. : a small northern constellation that is visible between the constellations of Andromeda and Aries and that is represented by the figure of an isosceles triangle Triangulum: A small constellation, its name comes from its three brightest stars, which form a long and narrow triangle.—

Is Triangulum a word?

noun, genitive Tri·an·gu·li [trahy-ang-gyuh-lahy]. Astronomy. the Triangle, a northern constellation between Pisces and Perseus.

When can you see the Triangulum constellation?

The constellation Triangulum, the triangle, is completely visible at latitudes north of -53 degrees from March through May. It is a small constellation, occupying only 132 square degrees. This constellation ranks 78th in size among the 88 constellations in the night sky.

Why was Andromeda chained to a rock?

Cassiope offended the Nereids by boasting that Andromeda was more beautiful than they, so in revenge Poseidon sent a sea monster to devastate Cepheus' kingdom. ... Since only Andromeda's sacrifice would appease the gods, she was chained to a rock and left to be devoured by the monster.

What would happen if Andromeda collide with the Milky Way?

The result of the collision between Andromeda and the Milky Way will be a new, larger galaxy, but rather than being a spiral like its forebears, this new system ends up as a giant elliptical. ... The pair will end up forming a binary at the heart of the new, larger galaxy.

What is the meaning of the word TRIANGULUM?

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What is the nearest galaxy to Earth?

The nearest galaxies to us are the two irregular galaxies called the Large Magellanic Cloud and the Small Magellanic Cloud. The nearest large galaxy is the spiral galaxy Andromeda.

What does the Triangulum constellation represent?

In Greek mythology, Triangulum represents the ancient Greek capital letter Delta. It also represents an Isosceles triangle based on its shape, making the constellation easily recognizable. Galaxy M33 is the constellations shinning light.

Who named Triangulum?

Position in the Sky

Triangulum Australe was named by Johann Bayer. It lies south of Norma and Circinus. Its three brightest stars have been called the "Three Patriarchs", Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.