What Do Astronomers Mean by a Constellation

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Multiple Choice

What do astronomers mean by a constellation?

• A)A constellation is a region in the sky as seen from Earth.
• B)A constellation is a group of stars related through an ancient story.
• C)A constellation is any random grouping of stars in the sky.
• D)A constellation is a group of stars that are all located in about the same place in space.

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