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stellar evolution
stellar evolution life history of a star , beginning with its condensation out of the interstellar gas (see interstellar matter ) and ending, sometimes catastrophically, when the star has exhausted its nuclear fuel or can no longer adjust itself to a stable configuration. Because a star's total... Read more |
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Star Trek
Star Trek BIBLIOGRAPHY Although not popular during its original run in the late 1960s—it was cancelled after three low-rated seasons—the television program Star Trek developed a cult following that is still vibrant forty years later. Over the years, fans have appreciated the Star... Read more |
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black hole
black hole in astronomy, celestial object of such extremely intense gravity that it attracts everything near it and in some instances prevents everything, including light, from escaping. The term was first used in reference to a star in the last phases of gravitational collapse (the final stage in... Read more |
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supernova
supernova a massive star in the latter stages of stellar evolution that suddenly contracts and then explodes, increasing its energy output as much as a billionfold. Supernovas are the principal distributors of heavy elements throughout the universe; all elements heavier than iron are produced in... Read more |
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Star Chamber
Star Chamber ancient meeting place of the king of England's councilors in the palace of Westminster in London, so called because of stars painted on the ceiling. The court of the Star Chamber developed from the judicial proceedings traditionally carried out by the king and his council, and was... Read more |
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sidereal time
sidereal time (ST), time measured relative to the fixed stars; thus, the sidereal day is the period during which the earth completes one rotation on its axis so that some chosen star appears twice on the observer's celestial meridian . Because the earth moves in its orbit about the sun, the... Read more |
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stellar structure
stellar structure physical properties of a star and the processes taking place within it. Except for that of the sun, astronomers must draw their conclusions regarding stellar structure on the basis of light and other radiation from stars that are light-years away; this light enables them to... Read more |
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Cepheid variables
Cepheid variables , class of variable stars that brighten and dim in an extremely regular fashion. The periods of the fluctuations (the time to complete one cycle from bright to dim and back to bright) last several days, although they range from 1 to 50 days. These stars are important because the... Read more |
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Stars and Bars
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'BOILERPLATE TELEVISION' OFFERS SOME SURPRISING REWARDS
...boilerplate TV. "Boilerplate...tickled to death by cable-TV's terrific...fame. On last week's...not just TV mom Shirley...Baxter was the star of "Family...rendition of the strange case of John...appointed ... |
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The Super Bowl: Where hype and bad taste have no limits.(Knight Ridder...
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Bad taste rampant as usual
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WHO? WHAT? WHERE? WHEN? WHY?(Life)
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Names in the news.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
...yes." The star will sing...A. Other stars, including...million in one night. ___ TRUMP...bootlegged amateur porn tape is the...to pop-star fame before an early death, was sworn...Thailand" last week, ... |
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Names in the news.
...yes." The star will sing...A. Other stars, including...million in one night. ___ TRUMP...bootlegged amateur porn tape is the...to pop-star fame before an early death, was sworn...Thailand" last week, ... |
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BLOOD, SWEAT AND SHAME
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We love telly; Early closing.(Features)
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KIDMAN'S CAREER LAUDED AT CINEMA EVENT NICOLE KIDMAN.(MAIN)
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Paradise lost; PICK OF THE BOX.(Pick of the Box)
...confessed his love last week- have...about the death of Julia's dad, Clem, a death that Edwards...biggest pop stars with a string...From rock star, he faced...possession of child porn. The Real...after their ... |
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