What is another word for asterism?
Pronunciation: [ˈastəɹˌɪzəm] (IPA) 
Asterism is a term that refers to a group of stars that form a recognizable pattern and are named after objects, creatures, and gods from mythology. Other synonyms for asterism include star cluster, star formation, and constellation. The term constellation is the most commonly used synonym for asterism because it is a large grouping of stars that form a recognizable pattern, and every constellation has a name and has been assigned a specific meaning. Star cluster and star formation are used interchangeably with asterism because they refer to groups of stars that appear to be joined and are close together.
