Why was andromeda galaxy named after an African Ethiopian princess?

Ethiopian queen Cassiopeia, who ruled the great country of Ethiopia for 19 years, along with her husband, King Cepheus, and her beautiful daughter, Princess Andromeda, had the ability to explore space and marvel at nature. These Ethiopians thought that the name of the royal family should not be left on the earth. Being very fascinated by nature, instead, they carefully noticed the stars that were shining in the sky, making different shapes in the night sky, like pearls.
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