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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.
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What best describes the modern definition of a constellation?
a region of the celestial sphere
Which of the following 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 definition of the word constellation?
It is a group of stars forming a recognizable pattern that is traditionally named after its apparent form or identified with a mythological figure.
What is a constellation in Leo?
Leo is a constellation - there is not a constellation inside Leo.
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
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 a chocolate bar that means constellation of stars?
Bad definition, but you probably mean the Milky Way bar.
What is the definition of the word constellation?
It is a group of stars forming a recognizable pattern that is traditionally named after its apparent form or identified with a mythological figure.
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.
Is Bootes a northern constellation or southern constellation?
It is a northern constellation.
What is a constellation in Leo?
Leo is a constellation - there is not a constellation inside Leo.
What are some objects in space that begin with the letter L?
little dipper (constellation)Lacerta (constellation)Leo (constellation)Leo Minor (constellation)Lepus (constellation)Libra (constellation)Lupus (constellation)Lynx (constellation)Lyra (constellation)Lanx Australis (star)La Superba (star)Lesath (star)Lucida Anseris (star)
What are Sextans?
a constellation a constellation
Where is the the constellation heel?
There is no such constellation.
