deep-sky

(Redirected from deep sky objects)

English edit

Etymology edit

A modern term used primarily by amateur astronomers.

Adjective edit

deep-sky (not comparable)

  1. (astronomy) Existing outside of the Solar System; relating to that which exists outside of the Solar System.

Usage notes edit

  • Deep-sky is not used in reference to stellar objects such as individual stars or binary stars, but it may include large clusters of stars.

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