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A group of stars such as the big dipper?
A grouping of stars, that isn't a constellation, is called an asterism.
What is a large group of stars in space?
A large grouping of stars in space is commonly referred to as the galaxy. This can also be called the solar system since planets are also types of stars.
A grouping of stars that is part of a ursa major?
We use the word "asterism" for a grouping of stars that isn't one of the 88 "official" constellations recognized by the International Astronomical Union, the IAU. The most famous asterism is the central part of Ursa Major; we call it the "big dipper".
The smallest stars are called what stars?
They are called Core Burning Stars the smallest one is OGLE-TR-122b.
Patterns of stars are called what?
Patterns of stars are called constellations.
A loose grouping of a few thousand stars is called?
A loose grouping of a few thousand stars is called a cluster. The stars in a cluster have similar characteristics, which means that they have a common origin.
What is a loose grouping of a thousand stars called?
I think you are referring to a cluster of stars.
What is a grouping of stars that have a loose and disorganized appearance and contains no more than a few thousand stars?
Open Cluster
A group of stars such as the big dipper?
A grouping of stars, that isn't a constellation, is called an asterism.
A grouping of stars?
a physical grouping of stars in called a cluster. however if u mean a cluster you can see with your eyes you probably mean a constellation hope this helps :)
What are the grouping of the stars?
An apparent grouping of stars (as the Big Dipper) is an asterism, formerly called a constellation. (A constellation is now a bordered area of sky, equivalent to a state on a political map). Stars which are actaully associated, may be a cluster, a nebula or a galaxy.
What is a group of a thousand stars called?
I think you are referring to a cluster of stars.
What are such easily recognizable groupings of stars within the constellations called?
Common groupings of stars within a constellation, or which overlap two or more constellations, are called "asterisms". For example, "Orion's Belt" is a smaller grouping within Orion, and the Big Dipper is a smaller grouping within Ursa Major, the Great Bear.
What is a large group of stars in space?
A large grouping of stars in space is commonly referred to as the galaxy. This can also be called the solar system since planets are also types of stars.
What is a grouping of billion of stars that form a system?
Galaxies.
What is the grouping of billions stars that form a system?
Galaxies.
What is a grouping of stars that is part of ursa major?
The Big Dipper or The Drinking Gourd, depending on which culture. In England, it's called the Plough.
