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 standard astronomical term for an asterism. Literally 'star group'.
The Big Dipper is an asterism that is part of Ursa Major.
Loanword from English, used in astronomical contexts.
Means 'part of a constellation', often used to explain what an asterism is.
The symbol ⁂ consisting of three asterisks, used to indicate a break in text.
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.