Constellation

The subject of this article is from the Outlaws update.
The information from this article is up-to-date as of 19 July, 2022.

A Constellation is a group of stars.

Summary[ | ]

A Constellation (also known as a sub-region) is a group of stars that make an imaginary shape in the night sky. They are usually named after mythological characters, people, animals, and objects. In different parts of the world, people have made up different shapes out of the same groups of bright stars. It is like a game of connecting the dots.

They may vary greatly in size, from a cluster of a few stars to several hundred systems; they are also often linked to, or perhaps defined by, distinctive visual markers (such as nebulae and dark absorption clouds), local political or community groups, or the collective discoveries of a single interloper. Their primary value is their use as a navigational tool, as well as a means for delineating areas governed by civic entities

Origin[ | ]

In the past, creating imaginary images out of stars became useful for navigating at night and for keeping track of the seasons. Because all the stars are at different distances, the constellations would look totally different to inhabitants of another planet orbiting another star. ^[1]

Unofficial Recognition[ | ]

While there is no official recognition/naming/registration of constellations in No Man's Sky, many players have created and documented their own. This can also be accomplished through online resources and community exchanges, such as the NMS Wiki and Reddit groups.

Examples of Constellations[ | ]

One of the largest examples of a constellation/sub-region is the "Christmas tree" of the Rentocniijik Expanse. It forms the central navigational pillar of the original Galactic Hub location.

Other examples include: