asterism in German
asterism in German is Asterismus, Sternbild, Asterism — asterism means a small, recognisable group of stars that is not an official constellation.
asterism in German
Asterismus
(constellation) An unofficial constellation (small group of stars that forms a visible pattern).
Sternbild
(constellation) An unofficial constellation (small group of stars that forms a visible pattern).
Asterism
A rarely used typographical symbol of three asterisks arranged in a triangle, ⁂, used to call attention to a passage or to separate subchapters in a book. Distinct from a dinkus which also uses asterisks to separate.
Asterismus
(mineralogy) A star-shaped figure exhibited by some crystals by reflected light (as in a star sapphire) or by transmitted light (as in some mica).
What does "asterism" mean?
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noun A small, recognisable group of stars that is not an official constellation.
"The Big Dipper, Summer Triangle, and Orion's Belt are asterisms."
- noun A printing symbol made of three stars set in a triangle, ⁂, occasionally used to mark a passage or divide sections of a book.
- noun A star-shaped pattern of light seen in certain crystals, such as a star sapphire.
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- The Big Dipper, Summer Triangle, and Orion's Belt are asterisms.
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What is "asterism" in German?
"asterism" in German is Asterismus, Sternbild, Asterism. asterism means: A small, recognisable group of stars that is not an official constellation.
Are there other ways to say "asterism" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "asterism": Asterismus, Sternbild, Asterism.
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