Definition & Meaning of "asterism"in English

Asterism

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

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Grammatical Information

Examples

We identified the asterism through a small telescope.

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

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Examples

A distinct asterism appeared when the ruby was illuminated.

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