constellation

constellation

Groupe d'étoiles qui semble former une figure reconnaissable dans le ciel.

En anglais simple : A group of stars that seems to form a recognisable picture or pattern in the sky.

• I can see that constellation.
• She pointed out three constellations in the night sky.
• Can you find the constellation shaped like a hunter?

Synonymes : star group

Expressions courantes : star constellation, constellation of stars, recognise a constellation

constellation

Une des 88 zones du ciel officiellement nommées, comprenant tout ce qui est visible à l'intérieur de ses limites.

En anglais simple : One of 88 officially named areas of the sky, including everything seen within its boundaries.

• The galaxy lies in this constellation.
• Astronomers divide the sky into 88 constellations.
• A constellation includes faint objects as well as bright stars.

Expressions courantes : constellation boundaries, within a constellation, constellation of orion

éventail, ensemble

Ensemble vaste et varié de choses ou de personnes.

En anglais simple : A large and varied collection of things or people.

• She faced a constellation of possibilities.
• The festival brought together a constellation of talented artists.
• A whole constellation of factors shaped the outcome.

Comment l'utiliser : constellation of something (A constellation of new ideas emerged from the meeting.)

Synonymes : array, assortment, collection

Expressions courantes : constellation of possibilities, constellation of talent, constellation of factors