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Star groups which appear to form a pattern or shape are called constellations. Sometimes it's hard to imagine the shape!

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Star group that appears to form a pattern?

constellation


What is a word for a group of stars that appears in the night sky?

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What is a group of star with a definite pattern or arrangement call?

constellation


Is the sun a constellation?

No. A constellation is a group of stars that appear to be in a pattern as seen from Earth. The sun is just one star.


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What is a star constellation?

A star constellation is a group of stars that form a recognizable pattern in the night sky. These patterns are often named after mythological characters, animals, or objects. Constellations are used by astronomers and stargazers to help locate and identify stars.


How big a star appears to be?

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What affects how big a star appears to be?

A star distance from earth


What is the magnitude of a star as it appears in the sky called?

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What is a group of stars that form when a lot of gases and dust come together?

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What does radial mean?

if roads and lanes diverge in all directions from one central point it appears like a star-like formation of a radial pattern


What is the difference between a constellation and a star?

A constellation is a group of stars that form a recognizable pattern in the sky, while a star is a celestial object that generates its own light and heat through nuclear fusion. Stars are individual bodies that can be part of a constellation or exist on their own.