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A group of stars that seem to form the silhouette of an animal, object or person.
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Groups of stars with a recognizable pattern and an ancient mythological correspondence. Star formations were originally associated with the twelve signs of the zodiac because their positions coincided. These alignments have changed with the passing of time. Image at right: The constellation Pleiades, named for the seven daughters of Atlas, although the star formation holds significance throughout world culture.
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A group of stars that form a pattern as seen from the Earth. There are 88 constellations.
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An arbitrary grouping of stars which form a pattern. The sky is divided into 88 constellations. These vary in size and shape from Hydra, the sea monster, which is the largest at 1,303 square degrees, to Crux, the cross, which is the smallest at 68 square degrees.
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One of the Twelve Symbols of Sovereignty, the constellation of three stars is a symbol of the cosmic universe. The universe, as personified by the Emperor, is an unending source of pardon and love.
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