Question

A group of stars occupying a small portion of the celestial sphere is called a _________________.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

This is called diurnal motion. We can imagine diurnal motion as being due to the "rotation" of the celestial sphere around the Earth

Answer 2

Answer:

A group of stars occupying a small portion of the celestial sphere is called a constellation.

Explanation:

• A constellation is a group of stars that form a pattern-like/ picture-like appearance.
• The tool used to specify the position of an object in spherical astronomy is termed the celestial sphere.
• The area where a group of visible stars forms a pattern usually resembling an animal, a subject from mythology is called a constellation.
• The constellation is usually used for the navigation of objects by the sky observer.