Star vs. Constellation

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.

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.

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.