Question

what is a constellation?how does the constellation differ from a star?

Answer 1

A constellation is a group of stars that make an imaginary shape in the night sky. They are usually named after mythological characters, people, animals and objects. In different parts of the world, people have made up different shapes out of the same groups of bright stars. It is like a game of connecting the dots.

Answer 2

a constellation is image formed by group of many stars. a source which can be seen as a light is known as star and group of stars are called as constellation.