Definisjon av asterism

Vi fant 6 definisjoner av asterismengelsk.

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Noun

asterism - (astronomy) a cluster of stars (or a small constellation)
natural object an object occurring naturally; not made by man
constellation a configuration of stars as seen from the earth
astronomy, uranology the branch of physics that studies celestial bodies and the universe as a whole
asterism - (mineralogy) a star-shaped figure with six rays that is seen in some crystal structures under reflected or transmitted light
star (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
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Substantiv

asterism - A small group of stars that forms a visible pattern but is not an official constellation.
asterism - A rarely used typographical symbol , three asterisks arranged in a triangle, used to call attention to a passage or to separate subchapters in a book.
asterism - A star-shaped figure exhibited by some crystals by reflected light as in a star sapphire or by transmitted light as in some mica.

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  • asterism
    A grouping of stars forming a pattern when seen from Earth's night sky.

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