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Définition et signification de « asterism » en anglais

Asterism
01

(astronomy) a recognizable pattern or group of stars that is not necessarily an official constellation 

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Exemples
We identified the asterism through a small telescope. 
02

(mineralogy) a six-rayed, star-shaped pattern visible in certain crystals under reflected or transmitted light 

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Exemples
A distinct asterism appeared when the ruby was illuminated. 

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