orphan star
English
[edit]Etymology
[edit]From 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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[edit]See also
[edit]- rogue planet (analogous situation with planets without parent stars)
- interstellar planet (analogous situation with planets without parent stars)