Difference between a Galaxy and a Constellation are :
We know that a galaxy consists of stars and a constellation also consists of stars. So, let us find out the difference between the two.
(i) The first difference is that a galaxy is a collection of billions of stars whereas a constellation is a collection of only a very few stars.
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(ii) The second difference is that a galaxy does not form a definite pattern which resembles the shape of an animal or a human being but a constellation appears to resemble an animal or human being in its shape.
(iii) The third difference is that the billions of galaxies in this universe but only about 88 constellations are known at present.