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Asterism
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(astronomy) a recognizable pattern or group of stars that is not necessarily an official constellation
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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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A distinct asterism appeared when the ruby was illuminated.
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