star cluster
Americannoun
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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
Mars will buzz the Beehive star cluster on Dec. 5.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 31, 2024
In more evolved galaxies with lots of supernova explosions, those explosions heat gas in a star cluster to very high temperatures -- to millions of degrees Kelvin, Oey said.
From Science Daily • Nov. 21, 2023
Embedded in the nebula's glowing gas, the star cluster Collinder 249 is visible.
From BBC • Sep. 14, 2023
The chief attraction of Hercules we have left for the last, the famous star cluster between η and ζ, No. 4230, more commonly known as M 13.
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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