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ASTERISM [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-10-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Theoretical Astronomy
- The Stars (Astronomy)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- asterism
1, record 1, English, asterism
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A pattern of stars that is not one of the traditionally established, named constellations ... 2, record 1, English, - asterism
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
For example, the familiar shape of the Plough or Big Dipper is an asterism within the constellation Ursa Major, while the Square of Pegasus and the False Cross are asterisms formed from stars of more than one constellation. 3, record 1, English, - asterism
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Astronomie théorique
- Étoiles (Astronomie)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- astérisme
1, record 1, French, ast%C3%A9risme
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Figure remarquable que forment, vues de la Terre, des étoiles n'appartenant pas nécessairement à la même constellation. 2, record 1, French, - ast%C3%A9risme
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2013-08-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Mineralogy
- Gemmology
- Jewellery
- Optics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- asterism
1, record 2, English, asterism
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An appearance of light in the shape of a six-rayed star seen in some crystals, as in star sapphire. 2, record 2, English, - asterism
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Minéralogie
- Gemmologie
- Joaillerie et bijouterie
- Optique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- astérisme
1, record 2, French, ast%C3%A9risme
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Phénomène lumineux observé sur certains cristaux (saphir, grenat, émeraude etc.) qui possèdent la propriété de réfléchir une lumière intense sous forme d'une étoile à six branches appelée astérie [...] 2, record 2, French, - ast%C3%A9risme
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Mineralogía
- Estudio de las gemas
- Artículos de joyería
- Óptica
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- asterismo
1, record 2, Spanish, asterismo
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fenómeno luminoso que se traduce por la formación de asterias en los cristales expuestos a una luz muy viva. 1, record 2, Spanish, - asterismo
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