Constellation
Definition
(noun) A group of stars forming a recognizable pattern in the night sky
Examples
“The ancient Greeks named many constellations after their mythical heroes.”
“I could spot Orion's constellation from the porch.”
“That constellation looks bigger through my binoculars.”
“We stayed up till midnight, and constellation after constellation came out over the lake.”
“At the planetarium in Chicago, Maya pointed out the constellation I always mix up.”
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