Constellation vs. Gemma — What's the Difference?

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.

An asexual budlike propagule capable of developing into a new individual, as in liverworts.

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

(biology) An asexual reproductive structure, as found in animals such as hydra (genus Hydra) and plants such as liverworts (division Marchantiophyta), consisting of a cluster of cells from which new individuals can develop; a bud.

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.

A leaf bud, as distinguished from a flower bud.

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

A bud spore; one of the small spores or buds in the reproduction of certain Protozoa, which separate one at a time from the parent cell.

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

Small asexual reproductive structure in e.g. liverworts and mosses that detaches from the parent and develops into a new individual

A gathering or assemblage, especially of prominent persons or things

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

(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.

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

An image associated with a group of stars.

(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