constellation
noun
Pronunciation: /ˌkɒnstəˈleɪʃən/
Definition
A group of stars that form a recognizable pattern or shape in the night sky, often named after mythological figures or objects.
Examples
Orion is perhaps the most famous constellation visible from both the northern and southern hemispheres.
Ancient navigators used the position of each constellation to determine their direction while at sea.
The astronomer spent hours documenting the movement of every constellation across the seasonal sky.
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