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What is a constellation?

What is a constellation? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. (astronomy) An asterism, an arbitrary formation of stars perceived as a figure or pattern.
  2. An image associated with a group of stars.
  3. (astronomy) Any of the 88 officially by the IAU recognized regions of the sky, including all stars and celestial bodies in the region. [1920s]
  4. (astrology) The configuration of planets at a given time (notably of birth), as used for determining a horoscope.
  5. (figuratively) A wide, seemingly unlimited assortment.
  6. (spaceflight) A fleet of satellites of the same purpose (such as the set of GPS satellites, or Iridium satcom fleet).
  7. A configuration or grouping.
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