globular cluster
English edit
Noun edit
globular cluster (plural globular clusters)
- (astronomy) a densely-packed spherical star cluster containing thousands to millions of stars
Usage notes edit
Typically this is applied to very old clusters, young star clusters of this form may be referred to as super star clusters instead of as globulars.
Derived terms edit
- globular (short form)
Translations edit
large spherical star cluster
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