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An Asterism is:

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path of sun
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group of suns
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pattern of stars
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cluster of stars
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The correct option is C pattern of stars
An asterism in the sky is the pattern formed by stars. Asterism is different from constellation as constellations are group of stars forming a definite, recognisable pattern where as an asterism is any alignment of stars forming any pattern.

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