Almach
Schematic of the γ Andromedae star system, with Almach indicated by "A".
Meaning
Proper Noun
- A second-magnitude quadruple star, telescopically visible as an apparent double star composed of an orange bright giant and a fifth-magnitude blue-white triple star, marking the left foot of the chained woman in the northern constellation of Andromeda.
- The brightest star of the aforementioned star system.
Related
Similar words
- Andromedae , γ And , Gamma Andromedae
- γ1 Andromedae
Origin
- From Arabic العَنَاقُ الأَرْض ("{{l"), desert lynx}}.
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