Stellar associations

http://astrothesaurus.org/uat/1582

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Star associations
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http://astrothesaurus.org/uat/1567 original
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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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http://astrothesaurus.org/uat/1133 original
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http://astrothesaurus.org/uat/1140 original
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http://astrothesaurus.org/uat/1325 original
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http://astrothesaurus.org/uat/1678 original
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