Asterism

[As`ter*ism]

(astronomy) a cluster of stars (or a small constellation)

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A constellation.

Noun
(astronomy) a cluster of stars (or a small constellation)

Noun
(mineralogy) a six-rayed star-shaped figure seen in some crystal structures under reflected or transmitted light


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A constellation.

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A small cluster of stars.

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An asterisk, or mark of reference.

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Three asterisks placed in this manner, /, to direct attention to a particular passage.

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An optical property of some crystals which exhibit a star-shaped by reflected light, as star sapphire, or by transmitted light, as some mica.


Asterism

As`ter*ism , n. [Gr. , fr. star; cf. F. ast'82risme.] 1. (Astron.) (a) A constellation. [Obs.] (b) A small cluster of stars. 2. (Printing) (a) An asterisk, or mark of reference. [R.] (b) Three asterisks placed in this manner, &asterism;, to direct attention to a particular passage. 3. (Crystallog.) An optical property of some crystals which exhibit a star-shaped by reflected light, as star sapphire, or by transmitted light, as some mica.

A constellation.

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