For a large group of stars within a galaxy:
* Constellation: A group of stars that form a recognizable pattern in the night sky.
* Star cluster: A group of stars that are gravitationally bound together.
* Galaxy: A vast collection of stars, gas, dust, and dark matter held together by gravity.
For a specific grouping of stars in the night sky:
* Starfield: A region of the sky that contains many stars.
Other terms:
* Milky Way: The band of light across the sky caused by the billions of stars in our galaxy.
* Nebula: A cloud of gas and dust in space, often associated with star formation.
The best term depends on the specific context.
