A group of stars which appear close together...

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Question 1 of 2707066636ee928f7522a1c51985f

A group of stars which appear close together and form a striking configuration such as a person or animal is a __________.

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Question 1 of 27070

A group of stars which appear close together and form a striking configuration such as a person or animal is a __________.

🔍 Key Concepts

• Difference between constellation, cluster, and galaxy • What makes a pattern of stars look like a recognizable figure (person, animal, object) • How astronomers use named star patterns for navigation and identification

💭 Think About

• Which of these terms is used for a pattern or picture made from stars as seen from Earth, rather than a huge collection of stars bound together by gravity? • Think about common navigation star groups like Orion, Ursa Major, and Crux—what general term do we use for those sky patterns? • Which option is most closely tied to traditional star names and stories (mythology) used for identifying parts of the night sky?

✅ Before You Answer

• Verify which term is defined as a pattern of stars that forms a recognizable shape when viewed from Earth. • Check which options (if any) usually refer to individual stars grouped in a small region versus an enormous system of stars. • Make sure the choice fits the idea of a named pattern used in navigation and star charts, not just any group of stars.

Question 1 of 27070

A group of stars which appear close together and form a striking configuration such as a person or animal is a __________.

shower

cluster

constellation

galaxy