astronomical asterism group

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concept

An astronomical asterism group is a recognizable pattern or grouping of stars in the sky that forms an informal visual figure, distinct from officially defined constellations.

Observed surface forms (3)

Surface form Occurrences
astronomical asterism 2
Chinese asterism 1
traditional star grouping 1

Instances (5)

Instance Via concept surface
Bayer family
Orion quadrilateral astronomical asterism
Net (畢宿, Bì Xiù) Chinese asterism
Aselli (the Donkeys) traditional star grouping
Northern Dipper astronomical asterism