constellation

1. An arbitrary formation of stars perceived as a figure (especially one from mythology) or pattern, or a division of the sky including it, especially one officially recognized by astronomers; an asterism.

   Konstellation, Asterismus, Sternbild

   созве́здиеsozvézdije

   сузі́р'яsuzírʺja

2. An arbitrary formation of stars perceived as a figure (especially one from mythology) or pattern, or a division of the sky including it, especially one officially recognized by astronomers; an asterism.

   (modern)Any of the 88 regions of the sky officially recognized by the International Astronomical Union, including all stars and celestial bodies in the region.

   Sternbild

   созве́здиеsozvézdije

3. (figuratively)A configuration or grouping of related things.

4. A configuration or grouping of related things.

   (figuratively)A wide, seemingly unlimited, assortment.

   a constellation of possibilities

5. (figuratively)An array of marks or items.

   He had a constellation of bruises on his side.

   A constellation of blood had sprayed onto the wall.

6. (figuratively)Synonym of complex (“a collection of ideas caused by repressed emotions that leads to an abnormal mental condition”).

7. (figuratively)A network of connections between people who are in polyamorous relationships, for example between a person, their partner, and that person's partner.

8. (figuratively)A fleet of satellites used for the same purpose.

   The Iridium satellite constellation provides data and voice information coverage to satellite phones and other communication devices over the entire surface of Earth.

9. (obsolete)The configuration of planets at a given time (especially a person's birth), as believed to affect events on Earth, or used for determining a horoscope.

10. (obsolete)A person's character or inclinations, supposedly determined by their horoscope.

1. How many constellations can you name?

   ruСколько созвездий ты можешь назвать?

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2. How many constellations do you know?

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3. Orion is one of the most recognizable constellations.

   ruОрион - одно из самых узнаваемых созвездий.

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4. What's your favorite constellation?

   ruКакое созвездие вы любите больше всех?

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5. What constellations do you know?

   ruКакие созвездия вы знаете?

   deWelche Sternbilder kennst du?

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