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asterism [′as·tə‚riz·əm] (astronomy) A constellation or small group of stars. (optics) A starlike optical phenomenon seen in gemstones called star stones; due to reflection of light by lustrous inclusions reduced to sharp lines of light by a domed cabochon style of cutting. (spectroscopy) A star-shaped pattern sometimes seen in x-ray spectrophotographs. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Spiral-bound to permit this exceptionally practical reference and guide to be laid out flat, special symbols are employed to aid in identifying particular objects, stars, double stars, and asterism. Added to the openly heretical and anti-Christian polemic that is such a notable aspect of Bruno's dialogue, Carew's choice of source, in Kerrigan's opinion, hardly promises "a celebration of that royal asterism, the King as Defender of the Faith. |
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