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star cluster

American  

noun

Astronomy.
  1. a number of stars of common origin held together as a group by gravitational attraction.


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Because of this distinctive shape, the cluster has become widely known as the Christmas Tree star cluster.

From Science Daily Dec. 25, 2025

But there are other stories about suddenly disappearing stars, such as the Greek myth associated with the Pleiades star cluster, commonly known as the Seven Sisters.

From Science Daily May 21, 2024

Mars will buzz the Beehive star cluster on Dec. 5.

From Seattle Times Jan. 31, 2024

"The photographers have managed to capture the vibrant colours of the nebula as well as the embedded star cluster."

From BBC Sep. 14, 2023

The star cluster 4400 is about one quarter as broad as the moon, and easily seen with our smallest aperture.

From Pleasures of the telescope An Illustrated Guide for Amateur Astronomers and a Popular Description of the Chief Wonders of the Heavens for General Readers by Serviss, Garrett Putman

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