constellations

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Scope note
Configurations or positions of heavenly bodies relative to one another, particularly as seen from planet earth and as interpreted or named by various cultures through time. For example, a constellation may include a number of fixed stars and planets grouped together within the outline of an imaginary figure traced on the face of the sky.
constellations
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024