Asterism
Pronunciation: /ˈæstɝˈɪzəm/
Asterism (noun)
- A group of stars that forms a recognizable shape in the night sky, even if it is not one official constellation.
- A set of stars chosen for a particular pattern, used for finding objects, without matching the boundaries of an official constellation.
Examples
- The star pattern group helps me recognize the sky at night.
- I can spot the star pattern group when the stars are clear.