Definition of Constellation

sidus, astrum

(n.)
Fortune; fate; destiny.
  

(n.)
An assemblage of splendors or excellences.
  

(n.)
A cluster or group of fixed stars, or dvision of the heavens, designated in most cases by the name of some animal, or of some mythologial personage, within whose imaginary outline, as traced upon the heavens, the group is included.
  

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constellation
\con`stel*la"tion\ (?), n. [f. constellation, l. constellatio.]
1. a cluster or group of fixed stars, or division of the heavens, designated in most cases by the name of some animal, or of some mythologial personage, within whose imaginary outline, as traced upon the heavens, the group is included. the constellations seem to have been almost purposely named and delineated to cause as much confusion and inconvenience as possible. herschel.
note: in each of the constellations now recognized by astronomers (about 90 in number) the brightest stars, both named and unnamed, are designated nearly in the order of brilliancy by the letters of the greek alphabet; as, ? tauri (aldebaran) is the first star of taurus, ? orionis (bellatrix) is the third star of orion.
2. an assemblage of splendors or excellences. the constellations of genius had already begun to show itself which was to shed a glory over the meridian and close of philip's reign.
3. fortune; fate; destiny. [obs.] it is constellation, which causeth all that a man doeth.
constellation
n
1. an arrangement of parts or elements; "the outcome depends on the configuration of influences at the time" [syn: configuration]


2. a configuration of stars as seen from the earth
constellation
a cluster of stars, or stars which appear to be near each other in the heavens, and which astronomers have reduced to certain figures (as the "great bear," the "bull," etc.) for the sake of classification and of memory. in isa. 13:10, where this word only occurs, it is the rendering of the hebrew _kesil_, i.e., "fool." this was the hebrew name of the constellation orion (job 9:9; 38:31), a constellation which represented nimrod, the symbol of folly and impiety. the word some interpret by "the giant" in this place, "some heaven-daring rebel who was chained to the sky for his impiety."

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An arbitrary assemblage or group of stars.

Arianrod = n. the constellation called corona septentrionalis

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Noun
1. an arrangement of parts or elements; "the outcome depends on the configuration of influences at the time"
(synonym) configuration
(hypernym) design, plan
(hyponym) redundancy
(derivation) dot, stud, constellate
2. a configuration of stars as seen from the earth
(hypernym) natural object
(hyponym) Andromeda
(member-meronym) asterism
(derivation) cluster, constellate, flock, clump

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A number of like satellites that are part of a system. Satellites in a constellation generally have a similar orbit. For example, the Global Positioning System constellation consists of 24 satellites distributed in six orbital planes with similar eccentricities, altitudes, and inclinations. See also global positioning system. (JP 3-14)
  

An arbitrary grouping of stars which form a pattern. It is also used to describe the area of the celestial sphere which bounds the star pattern. The entire area of the celestial sphere is divided into eighty eight constellations. These vary in size and shape from Hydra, the sea monster, which is the largest at 1,303 square degrees, to Crux, the cross, which is the smallest at 68 square degrees.

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a cluster of stars, or stars which appear to be near each other in the heavens, and which astronomers have reduced to certain figures (as the "Great Bear," the "Bull," etc.) for the sake of classification and of memory. In Isa. 13:10, where this word only occurs, it is the rendering of the Hebrew kesil, i.e., "fool." This was the Hebrew name of the constellation Orion (Job 9:9; 38:31), a constellation which represented Nimrod, the symbol of folly and impiety. The word some interpret by "the giant" in this place, "some heaven-daring rebel who was chained to the sky for his impiety."

Imaginary pattern found among the stars, resembling animals, mythical heroes, and the like; different cultures map different constellations.