Constellation

Constellation

(1) A precisely defined region of the celestial sphere, associated with a stellar grouping, which the International Astronomical Union has designated as a constellation. (2) A stellar group, usually with pictorial or mythical associations, which serves to identify a region of the celestial sphere. (3) A set of satellites placed in simultaneous orbits to form a particular pattern.

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constellation

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An arbitrary assemblage or group of stars.

constellation

Astronomy; General astronomy

Group of stars that is named after and shaped somewhat like an animal, a person, or an object.

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A graphical representation of signal states for a digital system.

constellation

Earth science; Mapping science

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constellation

Science; General science

One of the 88 areas into which the sky is divided. Each constellation has a name that reflects its earliest recognition. Though pictures are associated with the constellations, ...

subtropical

Earth science; Mapping science

Relating to the warmest region of the Temperate Zones that border on the Torrid Zone.

sky

Earth science; Mapping science

The region above and beyond the Earth, as it is seen looking up from the ground. Sky looks blue during the day and dark at night.

South Pole

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The most southern point of the Earth. The South Pole is the southern end of the axis on which the Earth rotates.

prime meridian

Earth science; Mapping science

The line of longitude that passes through the town of Greenwich, England, and that measures 0 degree. It is the line from which other longitude lines are measured.

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Earth science; Mapping science

A celestial body revolving around a sun in a nearly circular orbit. This definition excludes comets, which have highly elliptical orbits. However, it may also exclude some of ...

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Earth science; Mapping science

A figure within which the true location of a point whose location has been determined by measurement is believed to lie, with stated degree of probability.

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