Constellation vs. Spica — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Constellation and Spica
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Definitions
Constellation
A constellation is an area on the celestial sphere in which a group of visible stars forms a perceived outline or pattern, typically representing an animal, mythological person or creature, or an inanimate object.The origins of the earliest constellations likely go back to prehistory. People used them to relate stories of their beliefs, experiences, creation, or mythology.
Spica
Spica is the brightest object in the constellation of Virgo and one of the 20 brightest stars in the night sky. It has the Bayer designation α Virginis, which is Latinised to Alpha Virginis and abbreviated Alpha Vir or α Vir.
Constellation
A group of stars forming a recognizable pattern that is traditionally named after its apparent form or identified with a mythological figure.
Spica
A spectroscopic binary star, 245 light years from Earth, one of the brightest stars in the sky and the brightest star in the constellation Virgo.
Constellation
A grouping of stars on the celestial sphere perceived as a figure or design, especially one of the 88 recognized groups named after characters from classical Greek and Roman mythology as well as various common animals and objects.
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Spica
A bandage applied in overlapping opposite spirals to immobilize a digit or limb.
Constellation
An area of the celestial sphere occupied by one of the 88 recognized constellations.
Spica
(botany) A spike.
Constellation
The configuration of planets at the time of one's birth, regarded by astrologers as determining one's character or fate.
Spica
(ornithology) A spur.
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Constellation
A gathering or assemblage, especially of prominent persons or things
The symposium was attended by a constellation of artists and writers.
Spica
A kind of bandage passing, by successive turns and crosses, from an extremity to the trunk; a spiral bandage with reversed turns.
Constellation
A set or configuration, as of related items, properties, ideas, or individuals
A constellation of demands ranging from better food to improved health care.
A constellation of feelings about the divorce.
Spica
A kind of bandage passing, by successive turns and crosses, from an extremity to the trunk; - so called from its resemblance to a spike of a barley.
Constellation
(astronomy) An asterism, an arbitrary formation of stars perceived as a figure or pattern, or a division of the sky including it, especially one officially recognised by astronomers.
Spica
A star of the first magnitude situated in the constellation Virgo.
Constellation
Any of the 88 regions of the sky officially recognized by the IAU, including all stars and celestial bodies in the region.
Spica
The brightest star in Virgo
Constellation
An image associated with a group of stars.
Constellation
(astrology) The configuration of planets at a given time (notably of birth), as used for determining a horoscope.
Constellation
(figuratively) A wide, seemingly unlimited assortment.
A constellation of possibilities.
Constellation
(spaceflight) A fleet of satellites of the same purpose such as the set of GPS satellites, or Iridium satcom fleet.
Constellation
A configuration or grouping.
Constellation
A network of connections that exists between people who are in polyamorous relationships, for example between one person, their partner, and that person's partner.
Constellation
A cluster or group of fixed stars, or division of the heavens, designated in most cases by the name of some animal, or of some mythologial personage, within whose imaginary outline, as traced upon the heavens, the group is included.
The constellations seem to have been almost purposely named and delineated to cause as much confusion and inconvenience as possible.
Constellation
An assemblage of splendors or excellences.
The constellations of genius had already begun to show itself . . . which was to shed a glory over the meridian and close of Philip's reign.
Constellation
Fortune; fate; destiny.
It is constellation, which causeth all that a man doeth.
Constellation
An arrangement of parts or elements;
The outcome depends on the configuration of influences at the time
Constellation
A configuration of stars as seen from the earth
