Constellation (noun)

1. A group of stars forming a recognizable pattern that is traditionally named after its apparent form or identified with a mythological figure.
2. A group of people or things with a shared characteristic.

Origin:

From latin constellatio ('set of stars'), from con- ('together') + stella ('star').

Examples:

1. The constellation Orion is visible in the winter sky.
2. The new policy affected a constellation of companies in the industry.
3. A constellation of factors contributed to the company's success.