constellation
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These meteors are visible all around the world and named because they appear to originate from the constellation Perseus.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
Once darkness falls, look toward the northeast and wait for the constellation Perseus to rise above the horizon.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 5, 2026
So yes: The Rams are a constellation of stars.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
Pyongyang has placed just one spy satellite into orbit, leaving it a long way from the constellation needed for meaningful reconnaissance.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 25, 2026
On July 4, in the year 1054, Chinese astonomers recorded what they called a “guest star” in the constellation of Taurus, the Bull.
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
Starship's enormous payload capacity and planned rapid reuse make it well suited for ambitious projects such as lunar bases, Mars missions, and massive satellite constellations.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 11, 2026
The light pollution created by constellations of very bright satellites is not just a problem for astronomers.
From Barron's ● Jul. 1, 2026
SpaceX has roughly 10,000 Starlink satellites, while Amazon.com and others are launching rival constellations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 11, 2026
Satellites could be connected to one another through laser links, or to SpaceX’s Starlink constellations, Musk said.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 8, 2026
I stay silent and stare at the sky, trying to make out constellations as I think about how to respond.
From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan
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