asterism
An unofficial constellationAn unofficial constellation (small group of stars that forms a visible pattern).
Meaning
3 sensesAn unofficial constellation (small group of stars that forms a visible pattern).
The Big Dipper, Summer Triangle, and Orion's Belt are asterisms.
Sternbild, Asterismus
астери́змasterízm
(astronomy) a cluster of stars (or a small constellation)
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.
Asterism
астери́змasterízm, три звёздочкиtri zvjózdočki
A star-shaped figure exhibited by some crystals by reflected light (as in a star sapphire) or by transmitted light (as in some mica).
Asterismus
астери́змasterízm
(mineralogy) a star-shaped figure with six rays that is seen in some crystal structures under reflected or transmitted light
Translations
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Origin
From Ancient Greek ἀστερισμός (asterismós, “a group of stars”), from ἀστήρ (astḗr, “star”)From Ancient Greek ἀστερισμός (asterismós, “a group of stars”), from ἀστήρ (astḗr, “star”). Analyzable as aster- + -ism.
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