Stellar associations
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| definition | A large, loose grouping of 10 to 1000 stars that are of similar spectral type and share a common origin. The members move together through space, but have become gravitationally unbound. Stellar associations are primarily identified by their common movement vectors and ages. | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| contributor | AAS_Frey.Katie_Admin original | |||||||||||||||||||||