Star vs. Constellation

Star vs. Constellation — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Star and Constellation

Starnoun

Any small luminous dot appearing in the cloudless portion of the night sky, especially with a fixed location relative to other such dots.

Constellationnoun

(astronomy) An asterism, an arbitrary formation of stars perceived as a figure or pattern, or a division of the sky including it, especially one officially recognised by astronomers.

Starnoun

(star) A luminous celestial body, made up of plasma (particularly hydrogen and helium) and having a spherical shape. Depending on context the sun may or may not be included.

Constellationnoun

Any of the 88 regions of the sky officially recognized by the IAU, including all stars and celestial bodies in the region.

Starnoun

(geometry) A concave polygon with regular, pointy protrusions and indentations, generally with five or six points.

Constellationnoun

An image associated with a group of stars.

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Starnoun

(acting) An actor in a leading role.

Many Hollywood stars attended the launch party.

Constellationnoun

(astrology) The configuration of planets at a given time (notably of birth), as used for determining a horoscope.

Starnoun

An exceptionally talented or famous person, often in a specific field; a celebrity.

His teacher tells us he is a star pupil.

Constellationnoun

(figuratively) A wide, seemingly unlimited assortment.

Starnoun

(printing) An asterisk (*).

Constellationnoun

(spaceflight) A fleet of satellites of the same purpose such as the set of GPS satellites, or Iridium satcom fleet.

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Starnoun

A symbol used to rate hotels, films, etc. with a higher number of stars denoting better quality.

Constellationnoun

A configuration or grouping.

Starnoun

A simple dance, or part of a dance, where a group of four dancers each put their right or left hand in the middle and turn around in a circle. You call them right-hand stars or left-hand stars, depending on the hand which is in the middle.

Constellationnoun

A network of connections that exists between people who are in polyamorous relationships, for example between one person, their partner, and that person's partner.

Starnoun

(astrology) A planet supposed to influence one's destiny.

What's in the stars for you today? Find out in our horoscope.

Constellationnoun

an arrangement of parts or elements;

the outcome depends on the configuration of influences at the time

Starnoun

A star-shaped ornament worn on the breast to indicate rank or honour.

Constellationnoun

a configuration of stars as seen from the earth

Starnoun

A composition of combustible matter used in the heading of rockets, in mines, etc., which, exploding in the air, presents a starlike appearance.

Starverb

(intransitive) To appear as a featured performer or headliner, especially in an entertainment program.

Starverb

(transitive) To feature a performer or a headliner, especially in a movie or an entertainment program.

Starverb

(transitive) To mark with a star or asterisk.

Starverb

(transitive) To set or adorn with stars, or bright, radiating bodies; to bespangle.

Starnoun

(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

Starnoun

someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field

Starnoun

any celestial body visible (as a point of light) from the Earth at night

Starnoun

a plane figure with 5 or more points; often used as an emblem

Starnoun

an actor who plays a principal role

Starnoun

a performer who receives prominent billing

Starnoun

a star-shaped character * used in printing

Starnoun

the topology of a network whose components are connected to a hub

Starverb

feature as the star;

The movie stars Dustin Hoffman as an autistic man

Starverb

be the star in a performance

Starverb

mark with an asterisk;

Linguists star unacceptable sentences

Staradjective

indicating the most important performer or role;

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