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"Asterism" Definition

noun

Astronomy A cluster of stars smaller than a constellation.

Source: American Heritage Dictionary

Mineralogy A six-rayed starlike figure optically produced in some crystal structures by reflected or transmitted light.

Source: American Heritage Dictionary

Printing Three asterisks in a triangular formation used to call attention to a following passage.

Source: American Heritage Dictionary

A small group of stars.

Source: Merriam-Webster

A star-shaped figure exhibited by some crystals by reflected light (as in a star sapphire) or by transmitted light (as in some mica).

Source: Merriam-Webster

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