globular cluster
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English[edit]
Noun[edit]
globular cluster (plural globular clusters)
- (astronomy) a densely-packed spherical star cluster containing thousands to millions of stars
Usage notes[edit]
Typically this is applied to very old clusters, young star clusters of this form may be referred to as super star clusters instead of as globulars.
Derived terms[edit]
- globular (short form)
Translations[edit]
large spherical star cluster
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