An Asterism.
A group of stars that form a picture is called a constellation. These patterns are recognized and named by different cultures around the world.
A constellation. (Also an asterism does this.)
They're called constellations.
A group of stars that suggests a pattern is a constellation, but the picture is strictly in the mind of the viewer.
A group of stars that form a picture (at least in human eyes) is known as a constellation.
That is called an ASTERISM. (For a somewhat related concept, see also: CONSTELLATION)
a constellation is a group of stars that from a picture
a constellation
in astronomy, asterism is when stars APPEAR to be forming a picture or pttern.
A group of stars that forms a recognizable pattern in the sky is called a constellation. Constellations are used in astronomy for navigation and to identify specific stars and celestial events. They often have historical or mythological significance, with many cultures creating their own interpretations of these star patterns.
a group of stars is galled a constellation
The seven stars are a pictorial of the asterism called the big dipper or plough. The large single star is a pictorial of the North Star or Polaris. See related link for a picture of the flag.