Asterism vs. Constellation

Asterismnoun

(constellation) An unofficial constellation (small group of stars that forms a visible pattern).

Asterismnoun

A rarely used typographical symbol (⁂, three asterisks arranged in a triangle), used to call attention to a passage or to separate subchapters in a book.

Asterismnoun

(mineralogy) A star-shaped figure exhibited by some crystals by reflected light (as in a star sapphire) or by transmitted light (as in some mica).

Asterismnoun

A constellation.

Asterismnoun

An asterisk, or mark of reference.

Asterismnoun

An optical property of some crystals which exhibit a star-shaped by reflected light, as star sapphire, or by transmitted light, as some mica.

Asterismnoun

(mineralogy) a six-rayed star-shaped figure seen in some crystal structures under reflected or transmitted light

Asterismnoun

(astronomy) a cluster of stars (or a small constellation)

Constellationnoun

(astronomy) An asterism, an arbitrary formation of stars perceived as a figure or pattern, or a division of the sky including it, especially one officially recognised by astronomers.

Constellationnoun

Any of the 88 regions of the sky officially recognized by the IAU, including all stars and celestial bodies in the region.

Constellationnoun

An image associated with a group of stars.

Constellationnoun

(astrology) The configuration of planets at a given time (notably of birth), as used for determining a horoscope.

Constellationnoun

(figuratively) A wide, seemingly unlimited assortment.

Constellationnoun

(spaceflight) A fleet of satellites of the same purpose such as the set of GPS satellites, or Iridium satcom fleet.

Constellationnoun

A configuration or grouping.

Constellationnoun

A network of connections that exists between people who are in polyamorous relationships, for example between one person, their partner, and that person's partner.

Constellationnoun

A cluster or group of fixed stars, or division of the heavens, designated in most cases by the name of some animal, or of some mythologial personage, within whose imaginary outline, as traced upon the heavens, the group is included.

Constellationnoun

An assemblage of splendors or excellences.

Constellationnoun

Fortune; fate; destiny.

Constellationnoun

an arrangement of parts or elements;

Constellationnoun

a configuration of stars as seen from the earth

Constellationnoun

a group of stars forming a recognizable pattern that is traditionally named after its apparent form or identified with a mythological figure.

Constellationnoun

a group of associated or similar people or things

Constellation

A constellation is an area on the celestial sphere in which a group of visible stars forms a perceived outline or pattern, typically representing an animal, mythological person or creature, or an inanimate object.The origins of the earliest constellations likely go back to prehistory. People used them to relate stories of their beliefs, experiences, creation, or mythology.