An assemblage of stars can be referred to as a constellation, a group of celestial bodies that forms a recognizable pattern. It can also be called an asterism, a smaller grouping of stars within a constellation that often has a distinctive shape or name. Another term for an assemblage of stars is a star cluster, which is a group of stars that are gravitationally bound together. If the stars in the group are particularly bright or prominent, they may be referred to as a galaxy, although this term usually refers to much larger groups of stars and other celestial bodies. Other possible synonyms for an assemblage of stars might include star system, star formation, or stellar association.