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/ˌkɒn.stəˈleɪ.ʃən/ · cons·tel·la·tion
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- An asterism; an arbitrary formation of stars perceived as a figure or pattern, or a division of the sky that includes it, especially one officially recognised by astronomers. Orion is one of the most easily recognised constellations in the night sky.
- An image or figure associated with a particular group of stars. The ancient Greeks saw the shape of a hunter in the stars of the constellation Orion.
- The configuration of planets at a given time, especially at birth, used in astrology to determine a horoscope. Her natal chart shows a fiery constellation of Mars and Venus, suggesting a passionate personality.
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Did you know? The International Astronomical Union officially fixed the list of 88 constellations in 1922, standardising the night sky for astronomers worldwide.