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| constellation | ||||
| subject | fact | |||
| constellation | has genitive which is used when referring to a star in the constellation |  |
| has boundary defined in equatorial coordinates | | |
| is a part of celestial sphere | | |
| has component asterism | | |
| has historical origin asterism with pictorial or mythical significance | | |
| has purpose to divide the celestial sphere into small visually recognizable star classification regions | | |
| has definition Precisely defined area of the celestial sphere, associated with a grouping of stars, that the International Astronomical Union has designated as a constellation. | | |
| is a kind of equatorial sky area | | |
| equatorial sky area | is defined using equatorial coordinates | |
| quantity | has unit | |
| number | has value | |
Kinds of constellation :
(8 facts) (Princess of Ethiopia, Chained Lady, And) (8 facts) (Eagle, Aql) (8 facts) (Charioteer, Aur) (10 facts) (Herdsman, Bear Driver, Bear Hunter) (6 facts) (Giraffe, Cam) (9 facts) (Hunting Dogs, CVn) (9 facts) (Andromeda's Mother, Queen of Ethiopia, Cas) (8 facts) (Sea Monster, Jonah's Whale, Cet) (7 facts) (Berenice's Hair, Com) (6 facts) (Southern Cross, Cru) (8 facts) (Hunter, Ori) (8 facts) (Hero, Per) (5 facts) (Southern Fish, PsA) (7 facts) (Shield, Sct) (7 facts) (Little Fox, Vul)