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asterism
noun
(astronomy) a cluster of stars (or a small constellation)
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ˈastəɹɪzəm
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noun
(astronomy) a cluster of stars (or a small constellation)
noun
(mineralogy) a star-shaped figure with six rays that is seen in some crystal structures under reflected or transmitted light
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