constellation synonyms

constellation

n.

group of stars, configuration of stars, zodiac, sign of the zodiac, stars, planets. see also star 1, zodiac.

Commonly recognized constellations include: Southern Cross, Orion, Cancer, Taurus, Big Dipper, Ursa Major, Great Bear, Little Dipper, Little Bear, Ursa Minor, Leo, Leo Minor, Draco, Pegasus, Aries, Gemini, Virgo, Aquarius, Libra, Scorpio, Capricorn, Sagittarius, Andromeda, Cassiopeia, Canis Major, Canis Minor, Cygnus, Pictor, Pisces;

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