What is the difference between an inverted hammer and a shooting star?

The difference between an inverted hammer and a shooting star is trend context, not shape. A shooting star occurs in an uptrend, whereas an inverted hammer occurs in a downtrend; the shooting star is a bearish reversal pattern while the inverted hammer is a bullish reversal pattern. Both have identical structures with long upper wicks and small lower bodies. The inverted hammer can be treated as an entry point, while the shooting star is treated as an exit point