Shell stars
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| definition | A main-sequence star, usually of spectral class B to F, whose spectrum shows bright emission lines superimposed on the normal absorption lines. The emission spectrum is explained by the presence of a circumstellar shell of gas surrounding the star at the equator. Shell stars are fast rotators. | ||||||
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| creator | AAS_Frey.Katie_Admin original | ||||||