The Guardian reports that Belgian astronomers have registered the constellation, in the vicinity of Mars.
“It is a fitting homage to Bowie, who used the universe as a key inspiration throughout his career,” the report says.
“Bowie first found success with the single Space Oddity and later crafted the persona Ziggy Stardust, an extra-terrestrial rock star.
“His hits also included Starman and Life on Mars.”
Belgian radio station Studio Brussel teamed up with a local observatory to register the constellation, saying “it was not easy to determine the appropriate stars”.
“The constellation is a copy of the iconic Bowie lightning and was recorded at the exact time of his death.”
