Which of the Following Best Describes the Modern Definition of a Constellation

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the modern definition of a constellation?

• A)a region of the celestial sphere
• B)a pattern of bright stars in the sky
• C)a Greek mythological figure
• D)a collection of stars that are near one another in space
• E)a group of stars that all lie at about the same distance from Earth

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