star cluster
Americannoun
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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
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
"The photographers have managed to capture the vibrant colours of the nebula as well as the embedded star cluster."
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2023
Its imagery also revealed a more established star cluster near Earendel that appears to be gravitationally stable and has perhaps even persisted into the present day — if its stars are still alive, that is.
From Scientific American ● Aug. 11, 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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