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star cluster

NOUN
galaxy
Synonyms
WEAK
Milky Way elliptical galaxy irregular galaxy island universe spiral galaxy star system

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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

This first result focuses on the protoplanetary disk termed XUE 1, which is located in the star cluster Pismis 24.

From Science Daily • Nov. 30, 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

He considered that the Milky Way is a great star cluster, whose form may be conjectured from numerous star-gaugings.

From History of Astronomy by Forbes, George