constellation
An arbitrary formation of stars perceived as a figure (especially one from mythology) or pattern, or a division of the sky including it, especially one officially recognized by astronomers; an asterism.
Other meanings
Any of the 88 regions of the sky officially recognized by the International Astronomical Union, including all stars and celestial bodies in the region.
A configuration or grouping of related things.
Related words
- constellationary
- megaconstellation
- constellate
- constellational
- constellationally
- constellatory
- reconstellation
- prime constellation
- seasonal constellation
- subconstellation
Word history
From Latin "cōnstēllātiōnem".
Where this comes from
This definition is adapted from “constellation” on Wiktionary, by its contributors, published under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page is published under the same licence.