constellation

Meanings

• noun

  A group of stars that form a distinct recognizable pattern in the night sky.

  - "The Big Dipper is a well-known constellation."
  - "Can you point out the constellation Orion?"

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Synonyms

asterism

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Variants

List of all variants of constellation that leads to same result
constellation , constellations , constellatory

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Latin word 'constellatio' meaning 'set of stars'.

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Trivia

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1. There are 88 officially recognized constellations.

2. The brightest stars in a constellation are called its 'magnitude'.

3. The constellation Ursa Major contains the North Star.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Astronomy: The scientific study of celestial objects and phenomena.

2. Star: A massive, luminous ball of plasma held together by gravity.

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Culture

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Many ancient civilizations, including the Greeks and Romans, recognized and named various constellations based on mythological figures and stories.

How to Memorize "constellation"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize the constellation, first find a clear night sky and locate the Big Dipper. From there, you can use the stars in the Big Dipper to find other constellations.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the constellation with a story or image to help remember its location and shape.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use a mnemonic device, such as a poem or acronym, to help remember the names and locations of the constellations.

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