Asterism — definition

1. asterism (Noun)

2 definitions

asterism (Noun) — (mineralogy) a star-shaped figure with six rays that is seen in some crystal structures under reflected or transmitted light.

asterism (Noun) — (astronomy) a cluster of stars (or a small constellation).

2 types of
natural object star
7 types
Big Dipper Charles's Wain Little Dipper Wain dipper plough wagon
1 part of
constellation