asterism in Latin
asterism in Latin is asterismus — asterism means a small, recognisable group of stars that is not an official constellation.
asterism in Latin
asterismus
(constellation) An unofficial constellation (small group of stars that forms a visible pattern).
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 Latin?
"asterism" in Latin is asterismus. asterism means: A small, recognisable group of stars that is not an official constellation.
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