constellation

costellazione

Gruppo di stelle che sembra formare una figura riconoscibile nel cielo.

In inglese semplice: 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?

Sinonimi: star group

Espressioni comuni: star constellation, constellation of stars, recognise a constellation

costellazione

Una delle 88 zone del cielo con nome ufficiale, comprendente tutto ciò che si vede entro i suoi confini.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Espressioni comuni: constellation boundaries, within a constellation, constellation of orion

insieme, gamma

Insieme ampio e vario di cose o persone.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Come si usa: constellation of something (A constellation of new ideas emerged from the meeting.)

Sinonimi: array, assortment, collection

Espressioni comuni: constellation of possibilities, constellation of talent, constellation of factors