asterism

Meanings

• noun

  An asterism is a star pattern formed by the conjunction of four or more stars that are visible from Earth.

  - "The Pleiades star cluster forms an asterism known as the Seven Sisters."
  - "The W-shaped asterism of the constellation Cassiopeia is easily recognizable."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈastəɹɪzəm/
   
   
   
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Variants

List of all variants of asterism that leads to same result
asterism , asterisms

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Etymology

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From the Greek word ἀστέρισμα (asterismas), meaning 'star configuration'.

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Trivia

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1. The brightest asterism in the night sky is the Big Dipper.

2. The constellation Ursa Major contains several asterisms, including the Big Dipper, the W-shaped asterism of Cassiopeia, and the Square of Pegasus.

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Related Concepts

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1. constellation: An asterism is a distinct pattern of stars that is recognized as a constellation.

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Culture

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In Greek mythology, asterisms were believed to be the abodes of various gods and goddesses. For example, the constellation Lyra was believed to represent the lyre of Apollo, the god of music.

How to Memorize "asterism"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of stars forming a recognizable pattern in the night sky.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the name of the asterism with the pattern it forms in the night sky.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use a mnemonic device to help remember the name of the asterism and the pattern it forms.

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