What are Constellations?

• A. A single planet
• B. A group of stars that forms a shape or pattern
• C. A cluster of galaxies
• D. A type of telescope

Answer: (B)

Constellations are patterns of stars seen in the night sky. They form recognizable shapes or figures from our viewpoint on Earth, but the stars in a single constellation are usually at very different distances and are not physically connected. People use these patterns to describe locations in the sky and to navigate and organize the sky into regions. There are 88 officially named constellations that cover the whole celestial sphere. This is different from a single planet, a cluster of galaxies, or a type of telescope, which are real objects or instruments rather than visual patterns.