Definition of constellation Constellation

/kɑˌnstʌlejˈʃʌn/ - [kanstuleyshun] - con•stel•la•tion

We found 14 definitions of constellation from 6 different sources.

What does constellation mean?

WordNet

Noun Plural: constellations
constellation - a configuration of stars as seen from the earth
		natural object an object occurring naturally; not made by man
		asterism (astronomy) a cluster of stars (or a small constellation)
		star (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
constellation - an arrangement of parts or elements; "the outcome depends on the configuration of influences at the time"
		configuration
		plan, design scale drawing of a structure; "the plans for City Hall were on file"
		redundancy repetition of an act needlessly
		network topology, topology the configuration of a communication network

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Wiktionary

constellation (Noun)
An arbitrary formation of stars perceived as a figure or pattern.
constellation (Noun)
An image associated with a group of stars.
constellation (Noun)
Any of the 88 officially recognized regions of the sky, including all stars and celestial bodies in the region.
constellation (Noun)
The configuration of planets at a given time notably of birth, as used for determining a horoscope.
constellation (Noun)
A wide, seemingly unlimited assortment.
constellation (Noun)
A configuration or grouping.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

constellation (n.)
A cluster or group of fixed stars, or dvision of the heavens, designated in most cases by the name of some animal, or of some mythologial personage, within whose imaginary outline, as traced upon the heavens, the group is included.
constellation (n.)
An assemblage of splendors or excellences.
constellation (n.)
Fortune; fate; destiny.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

constellation
Any one of the 88 areas into which the sky — or the celestial sphere — is divided.

Wikipedia

A constellation is a group of stars. Together, the stars look like a picture. The word constellation comes from Latin: "con-", meaning together "stella-" meaning stars.

Some examples of constellations are Ursa Major, Orion, and Andromeda.

People used constellations to tell the difference in the colors. Different places in the world may have different constellations, but today astronomy has a fixed set of 297 constellations. This set is based on the Greek set and later some southern constellations were added, for example Antlia - the air pump. Most constellations have names that come from Greek mythology, like Orion or Andromeda.

There are 12 constellations in the Zodiac. The Sun travels through the Zodiac once each year. There is also a thirteenth constellation Ophiuchus - the carrier of a serpent, which the Sun goes through. However, most people do not think that it is in the Zodiac.

List of Constellations.

Andromeda Antlia Apus Aquarius Aquila Ara Aries Auriga Boötes Caelum Camelopardalis Cancer Canes Venatici Canis Major Canis Minor Capricornus Carina Cassiopeia Centaurus Cepheus Cetus Chamaeleon Circinus Columba Coma Berenices Corona Australis Corona Borealis Corvus Crater Crux Cygnus Delphinus Dorado Draco Equuleus Eridanus Fornax Gemini Grus Hercules Horologium Hydra Hydrus Indus Lacerta Leo Leo Minor Lepus Libra Lupus Lynx Lyra Mensa Microscopium Monoceros Musca Norma Octans Ophiuchus Orion Pavo Pegasus Perseus Phoenix Pictor Pisces Piscis Austrinus Puppis Pyxis Reticu