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- Dictionaryconstellation/ˌkɒnstɪˈleɪʃn/
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- 1. a group of stars forming a recognizable pattern that is traditionally named after its apparent form or identified with a mythological figure.
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One of the 88 divisions of the celestial sphere, defined by the IAU, many of which derive from traditional asterisms
A constellation is an area on the celestial sphere in which a group of visible stars forms a perceived pattern or outline, typically representing an animal, mythological subject, or inanimate object. The first constellations likely go back to prehistory. People used them to relate stories of their beliefs, experiences, creation, mythology. Wikipedia