Question

what is difference between galaxy and constellation?

Answer 1

a group of billion stars forms a galaxy whereas a group of stars which form a particular pattern is called a constellation. for eg- orion is a constellation and milky way is a galaxy

Answer 2

Explanation:

Star:

• It is a huge collection of billions of stars.

• Each star is named after certain human beings or animals.

• There are a part of 'billions of galaxies' in the Universe.

• This is not visible to naked eyes.  

Constellation:

• It is a 'collection' of only a few stars.

• Stars in the 'constellation' are 'arranged in patterns'  which are named after certain human beings or animals.

• There are only about '88 constellations'.

• There are 'many constellations' which can be seen with the help of 'naked eyes'.