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What is a constellation? What is the name of the constellation in Latin and English?​

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What is a constellation? What is the name of the constellation in Latin and English?

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What is a constellation? What is the name of the constellation in Latin and English?

Ans. Constellation. In the night sky the stars form various patterns and designs. A group of stars forming a particular pattern or design is called constellation. Saptrishi ( design of Seven Stars ) is one such constellation ( Sapt-seven, rishi-sages ). The constellation Saptrishi is called Ursa Major in Latin, and Big Bear in English.