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It is a group of stars forming a recognizable pattern that is traditionally named after its apparent form or identified with a mythological figure.
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Is a group of stars arranged to make a definite pattern?
That is called an asterism.(Note: The word "constellation" is also used, but actually, the current definition of "constellation" is unrelated to stars.)
Explain the composition of the word constellation?
The word constellation has Latin roots. The Latin word for star is 'stella,' this led to the late Latin word 'constellatio' which was also a French word. The word constellation is a Middle English word.
How many syllables are in the word constellation?
The word constellation has four syllables. (Con-stel-lat-ion)
What is the the definition of constellation?
A constellation is a pattern of stars that resemble an object, animal or person and is recognized by the IAU as one of the 88 official constellations.
What best describes the modern definition of a constellation?
a region of the celestial sphere
Is a group of stars arranged to make a definite pattern?
That is called an asterism.(Note: The word "constellation" is also used, but actually, the current definition of "constellation" is unrelated to stars.)
What is the root word of constellation?
The root word of constellation is "stella," which is Latin for "star."
Explain the composition of the word constellation?
The word constellation has Latin roots. The Latin word for star is 'stella,' this led to the late Latin word 'constellatio' which was also a French word. The word constellation is a Middle English word.
What is a star pattern called?
Are you looking for the word "constellation?"
What is an 8 letter word for constellation?
"Asterism" would be semi-right - an asterism is actually a picture (to us) within a constellation, like the Big Dipper, which is an asterism within Ursa Major. But I'll bet it's the definition the puzzle wants.
How many syllables are in the word constellation?
The word constellation has four syllables. (Con-stel-lat-ion)
What song contains the word constellation in its lyrics?
constellation first met
What is the the definition of constellation?
A constellation is a pattern of stars that resemble an object, animal or person and is recognized by the IAU as one of the 88 official constellations.
What best describes the modern definition of a constellation?
a region of the celestial sphere
What is the name for a system of stars?
this may be a constellation try looking it up for a definition
Which of the following best describes the modern definition of a constellation?
a region of the celestial sphere
A word that has the root stell in it?
One word with the root "stell" is "stellar," which means relating to stars.
