Star

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Source: Kutsaev, R. (no data). Stars Galaxy Free Stock Image. stocksnap. https://stocksnap.io/photo/stars-galaxy-IJ5DPL13HR

Source: Kutsaev, R. (no data). Stars Galaxy Free Stock Image. stocksnap. https://stocksnap.io/photo/stars-galaxy-IJ5DPL13HR

Definition:

1) A natural luminous body that is visible in the night sky and can be used for navigation.

2) A large celestial body producing light and energy by means of nuclear reactions inside of it.


Etymology

Greek “αστέρι”, Latin “stella”


Translations:

  • English: star    [stɑ: (r)]
  • French: étoile (f)    [et'wal]
  • German:
  • Polish: gwiazda
  • Russianзвезда (f)    [zvʲɪˈzda]
  • Swedish:


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