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  • Identifying Star Patterns: Constellations and Asterisms
    There isn't a constellation that is made up of *only* 10 stars. Constellations are large areas of the sky that contain many stars, often dozens or even hundreds.

    However, some constellations have a prominent asterism, which is a smaller group of stars within the constellation that forms a recognizable pattern.

    For example:

    * Ursa Minor (Little Dipper) has 7 prominent stars, including Polaris (the North Star).

    * Orion is known for its belt, which consists of 3 stars.

    It's possible that you are thinking of a particular asterism, but without more information, it's difficult to pinpoint the constellation you're referring to.

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