orphan star
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
orphan + star from the star being separated (orphaned) from its parent galaxy
Pronunciation[edit]
- Rhymes: -ɑː(ɹ)
Noun[edit]
orphan star (plural orphan stars)
- (astronomy) a star that is not part of any galaxy, but exists in intergalactic space instead
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See also[edit]
- rogue planet (analogous situation with planets without parent stars)
- interstellar planet (analogous situation with planets without parent stars)