Consolation vs. Constellation — What's the Difference?

Consolation, consolement, and solace are terms referring to psychological comfort given to someone who has suffered severe, upsetting loss, such as the death of a loved one. It is typically provided by expressing shared regret for that loss and highlighting the hope for positive events in the future.

A constellation is an area on the celestial sphere in which a group of visible stars forms a perceived outline or pattern, typically representing an animal, mythological person or creature, or an inanimate object.The origins of the earliest constellations likely go back to prehistory. People used them to relate stories of their beliefs, experiences, creation, or mythology.

The act or an instance of consoling.

A group of stars forming a recognizable pattern that is traditionally named after its apparent form or identified with a mythological figure.

The state of being consoled.

A grouping of stars on the celestial sphere perceived as a figure or design, especially one of the 88 recognized groups named after characters from classical Greek and Roman mythology as well as various common animals and objects.

One that consoles; a comfort

An area of the celestial sphere occupied by one of the 88 recognized constellations.

(Sports) A second, smaller tournament or round of play for participants who have been eliminated before the final of a tournament, often to determine third and fourth place.

The configuration of planets at the time of one's birth, regarded by astrologers as determining one's character or fate.

The act or example of consoling; the condition of being consoled.

A gathering or assemblage, especially of prominent persons or things

The prize or benefit for the loser.

A set or configuration, as of related items, properties, ideas, or individuals

(sports) A consolation goal.

(astronomy) An asterism, an arbitrary formation of stars perceived as a figure or pattern, or a division of the sky including it, especially one officially recognised by astronomers.

The act of consoling; the state of being consoled; allevation of misery or distress of mind; refreshment of spirit; comfort; that which consoles or comforts the spirit.

Any of the 88 regions of the sky officially recognized by the IAU, including all stars and celestial bodies in the region.

The comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment;

An image associated with a group of stars.

The act of consoling; giving relief in affliction;

(astrology) The configuration of planets at a given time (notably of birth), as used for determining a horoscope.

(figuratively) A wide, seemingly unlimited assortment.

(spaceflight) A fleet of satellites of the same purpose such as the set of GPS satellites, or Iridium satcom fleet.

A configuration or grouping.

A network of connections that exists between people who are in polyamorous relationships, for example between one person, their partner, and that person's partner.

A cluster or group of fixed stars, or division of the heavens, designated in most cases by the name of some animal, or of some mythologial personage, within whose imaginary outline, as traced upon the heavens, the group is included.

An assemblage of splendors or excellences.

Fortune; fate; destiny.

An arrangement of parts or elements;

A configuration of stars as seen from the earth