Translation guide
An asterism is a pattern of stars smaller than a constellation, or a typographic symbol (⁂). This guide covers both meanings.
A recognizable grouping of stars that is not an official constellation.
The Big Dipper is an asterism. · Orion's Belt is a well-known asterism.
The symbol ⁂ consisting of three asterisks, used to indicate a break in text.
北斗七星はおおぐま座の一部である星群です。
The Big Dipper is an asterism that is part of Ursa Major.
The Summer Triangle is a famous asterism.
This star pattern is part of a constellation and is called an asterism.
The same loanword is used for the typographic symbol.
In this book, an asterism is used to separate chapters.
Descriptive phrase meaning 'three-star symbol'. Less common but self-explanatory.
A three-star symbol is printed between paragraphs.