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star system
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star system
n
1. (Astronomy) Astronomy a group of celestial bodies that are associated as a result of natural laws
2. (Performing Arts) the practice of casting one or two famous actors or actresses in a film, play, etc., so that their popularity ensures its success
3. (Communication Arts / Broadcasting) a design for laying cables for cable television in which each house is fed by an individual cable from a local central distribution point
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Scientists have long suspected that the brilliant star Polaris, or the North Star, is part of a triple star system.
Next-door neighbors by Norlander, Britt / Science World
have zeroed in on the triple star system Algol and the single star Gliese 710 as nearby bodies that might have disturbed the Oort Cloud in the recent past or may do so in the near future.
Dino death: a stellar weapon .. by Cowen, Ron / Science News
The nearest star to the sun is the triple star system Alpha Centauri, roughly four light-years from Earth -- 24 trillion miles
Hello! Is there anybody out there? by Braffman-Miller, Judith / USA Today (Magazine)
 
 
 
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