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[[image:constellation.jpg|300px|thumb|Various constellations visible in the night sky.]]
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[[File:Constellation.jpg|300px|thumb|Various constellations in the night sky in {{CF|short|nolink}}.]]
A '''Constellation''' is a group of stars that are connected to form an image in the sky. In the {{SER}}, constellations can be created in the observatory of the town's [[museum]]. After creation, these constellations appear in the sky at certain times of year, but only during nighttime.
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A '''constellation''' is a group of stars that are connected to form an image in the sky in {{WW}} and {{CF}}. They can be created in the [[observatory]] of the town's [[museum]]. After creation, constellations appear in the sky from 6 PM and 6 AM at certain times of year.  
  
Constellations first appeared in {{WW|short}}, and also featured in {{CF|short}}. They feature on the cover of the {{WW|short|nolink}} packaging, and on the covers of instruction manuals for both {{WW|short|nolink}} and {{CF|short|nolink}}. They do not reappear in {{NL}}, as [[Celeste]] now runs a shop on the upper floor of the museum, which is a [[public works project]].
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==Creating a constellation==
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[[File:WW Observatory Constellation.png|thumb|right|200px|A player creating a constellation in {{WW|short|nolink}}.]]
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To create, modify, or delete constellations, the [[player]] must interact with the large telescope in the center of the observatory. When creating or modifying constellations, they are presented with a rotational view of the night sky. Here, stars can be selected, linked, and unlinked using the stylus or pointer. A constellation may only have a maximum of 16 links. Once created, Celeste will ask the player to give the constellation a name. Only a certain number of constellations can be created. Each constellation has a peak viewing time, in which the constellation will be at the optimum viewing point in the sky.
  
===Creating a Constellation===
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Constellations may be edited and deleted. There is also a stargazing option, which allows the player to view the rotational night sky, but without having the ability to modify or create constellations.
After entering the observatory, the [[Player]] must interact with the large telescope in the center of the room. By doing this, and subsequently selecting the "Constellation" option, the Player is presented with a rotational view of the night sky. Here, stars can be selected, linked, and unlinked with near-infinite possibilities. There are limiting factors, however - a constellation may only have 16 links in it, and every star must be, even if indirectly, linked to every other star in the shape. Once created, the constellation must be named. Only a certain number of constellations can be created. Each constellation has a peak viewing time; this time can be anywhere in the year, and changes depending on whereabouts it was created. Constellations may also be edited and deleted.
 
  
===After Creation===
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==After creation==
After creation, constellations may be seen in the night sky. Whether it is visible or not depends on the placement of the constellation in observatory during its creation. Residents of the [[Player]]'s town may comment on a visible constellation, and may sometimes discuss how fitting its name is. In {{CF|short|nolink}}, [[Katrina]] the fortune-teller may refer to one of the Player's creations and its relevance to the Player's fortune. If a Player travels to another town, one of their constellations may appear in the sky of the host's town.
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After creation, constellations may be seen in the night sky. Whether a constellation is visible or not depends on the time of day and year, as well as the placement of the constellation in the observatory during its creation. Residents of the [[player]]'s town may comment on a visible constellation, and may sometimes discuss how fitting its name is. In {{CF|short|nolink}}, [[Katrina]] may refer to one of the player's creations and its relevance to the player's fortune. If the player travels to another town, one of their constellations may appear in the sky of the host's town.
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Latest revision as of 18:49, March 5, 2024

Various constellations in the night sky in City Folk.

A constellation is a group of stars that are connected to form an image in the sky in Animal Crossing: Wild World and Animal Crossing: City Folk. They can be created in the observatory of the town's museum. After creation, constellations appear in the sky from 6 PM and 6 AM at certain times of year.

Creating a constellation[edit]

A player creating a constellation in Wild World.

To create, modify, or delete constellations, the player must interact with the large telescope in the center of the observatory. When creating or modifying constellations, they are presented with a rotational view of the night sky. Here, stars can be selected, linked, and unlinked using the stylus or pointer. A constellation may only have a maximum of 16 links. Once created, Celeste will ask the player to give the constellation a name. Only a certain number of constellations can be created. Each constellation has a peak viewing time, in which the constellation will be at the optimum viewing point in the sky.

Constellations may be edited and deleted. There is also a stargazing option, which allows the player to view the rotational night sky, but without having the ability to modify or create constellations.

After creation[edit]

After creation, constellations may be seen in the night sky. Whether a constellation is visible or not depends on the time of day and year, as well as the placement of the constellation in the observatory during its creation. Residents of the player's town may comment on a visible constellation, and may sometimes discuss how fitting its name is. In City Folk, Katrina may refer to one of the player's creations and its relevance to the player's fortune. If the player travels to another town, one of their constellations may appear in the sky of the host's town.