Constellation

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Constellation

Originally a conspicuous configuration of stars; now a region of the celestial sphere marked by arbitrary boundary lines.
The genitive form of constellation names is used in star names and numbers such as Bayer name and Flamsteed number. Table V lists the constellations.

References

This article is based on NASA's Dictionary of Technical Terms for Aerospace Use