Star
noun
A bright point in the night sky that is very far away and made of gas.
We saw many stars in the sky at night.
Often appears as...
- night star
- shooting star
noun
Famous person, especially in entertainment or sport.
She is a star in the music world.
Often appears as...
- movie star
- pop star
noun
A symbol in the shape of a star used to represent special qualities or achievements.
He got a gold star for his school project.
Often appears as...
- gold star
- five-star rating
Usage tips
General, Academic
verb
To be the main performer in a movie, play, etc.
Brad Pitt starred in the movie 'Fight Club'.
Often appears as...
- star in a movie
- star in a play
noun
A small, often geometric shape used in designs or decorations.
She wore a necklace with a small star pendant.
Often appears as...
- star pendant
- star pattern
noun
A bright point in the night sky that is very far away and made of gas.
We saw many stars in the sky at night.
Often appears as...
- night star
- shooting star
noun
Famous person, especially in entertainment or sport.
She is a star in the music world.
Often appears as...
- movie star
- pop star
noun
A symbol in the shape of a star used to represent special qualities or achievements.
He got a gold star for his school project.
Often appears as...
- gold star
- five-star rating
Usage tips
General, Academic
verb
To be the main performer in a movie, play, etc.
Brad Pitt starred in the movie 'Fight Club'.
Often appears as...
- star in a movie
- star in a play
noun
A small, often geometric shape used in designs or decorations.
She wore a necklace with a small star pendant.
Often appears as...
- star pendant
- star pattern
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/3Night Visibility
Stars are visible at night due to the darkness of the sky, allowing their light to be seen from Earth.
On a clear night, countless stars twinkle in the sky.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Actual Stars
Shooting and falling 'stars' are not stars; they're meteors burning in the Earth's atmosphere.
We watched the shooting stars during the meteor shower.
Pro Tip 3/3Constellation Recognition
Stars form patterns called constellations, which have names and help with navigation.
The Big Dipper is one of the most recognizable star constellations.
Pro Tip 1/3Night Visibility
Stars are visible at night due to the darkness of the sky, allowing their light to be seen from Earth.
On a clear night, countless stars twinkle in the sky.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Actual Stars
Shooting and falling 'stars' are not stars; they're meteors burning in the Earth's atmosphere.
We watched the shooting stars during the meteor shower.
Pro Tip 3/3Constellation Recognition
Stars form patterns called constellations, which have names and help with navigation.
The Big Dipper is one of the most recognizable star constellations.
Pro Tip 1/3Night Visibility
Stars are visible at night due to the darkness of the sky, allowing their light to be seen from Earth.
On a clear night, countless stars twinkle in the sky.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Actual Stars
Shooting and falling 'stars' are not stars; they're meteors burning in the Earth's atmosphere.
We watched the shooting stars during the meteor shower.
Pro Tip 3/3Constellation Recognition
Stars form patterns called constellations, which have names and help with navigation.
The Big Dipper is one of the most recognizable star constellations.
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Light seconds, light...
And because the expansion and contraction causes their brightness to vary, we can calculate their luminosity by measuring the period of this cycle, with more luminous stars changing more slowly. By comparing the light we observe from these stars to the intrinsic brightness we've calculated this way,
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How to create a great...
the brand the amazon in south america is the world's largest river therefore the earth's biggest selection of books clothes content and so on sirius is the brightest star therefore the radio channels where you can hear the brightest stars of music and entertainment and red bull associates to
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Sun 101 PIPE National...
Another critical property of the Sun is its magnetic field which encapsulates the entire solar system Called the heliosphere this force field protects the planets from harmful cosmic radiation It's caused by the sun's plasma pushing electrically charged particles toward the Stars poles
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The law of conservation...
in the three minutes that followed the birth of our universe. Eventually, clusters of atoms accumulated and formed stars. Within these stars, nuclear reactions fused light elements, such as hydrogen and helium, to form heavier elements, such as carbon and oxygen.
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How do we study the...
like the gas and dust clouds in space, and the ultraviolet light from the hot stars recently born from those clouds. Studying different wavelengths not only gives us a more complete picture of any single object but also different views of the universe.
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Where does gold come...
that create gold in stars. But these machines can only construct gold atom by atom. So it would take almost the age of the universe to produce one gram at a cost vastly exceeding the current value of gold. So that's not a very good solution.
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Where did Earth’s water...
a water molecule consists of two basic parts. Hydrogen, the simplest of all elements, has been around since close to the beginning of our universe. Oxygen entered the scene several hundred million years later after stars began to form.
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Jedidah Isler: How I...
comprised of billions of stars each. And the farthest galaxy is a trillion, trillion kilometers away. As an astrophysicist, I have the awesome privilege of studying some of the most exotic objects in our universe.
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How to detect a...
Just now, somewhere in the universe, a star exploded. There goes another one. In fact, a supernova occurs every second or so in the observable universe,
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Could These Distant...
they're the longest lift stars in the universe red dwarfs
Video examples
Light seconds, light...
And because the expansion and contraction causes their brightness to vary, we can calculate their luminosity by measuring the period of this cycle, with more luminous stars changing more slowly. By comparing the light we observe from these stars to the intrinsic brightness we've calculated this way,
Video examples
How to create a great...
the brand the amazon in south america is the world's largest river therefore the earth's biggest selection of books clothes content and so on sirius is the brightest star therefore the radio channels where you can hear the brightest stars of music and entertainment and red bull associates to
Video examples
Sun 101 PIPE National...
Another critical property of the Sun is its magnetic field which encapsulates the entire solar system Called the heliosphere this force field protects the planets from harmful cosmic radiation It's caused by the sun's plasma pushing electrically charged particles toward the Stars poles
Video examples
The law of conservation...
in the three minutes that followed the birth of our universe. Eventually, clusters of atoms accumulated and formed stars. Within these stars, nuclear reactions fused light elements, such as hydrogen and helium, to form heavier elements, such as carbon and oxygen.
Video examples
How do we study the...
like the gas and dust clouds in space, and the ultraviolet light from the hot stars recently born from those clouds. Studying different wavelengths not only gives us a more complete picture of any single object but also different views of the universe.
Video examples
Where does gold come...
that create gold in stars. But these machines can only construct gold atom by atom. So it would take almost the age of the universe to produce one gram at a cost vastly exceeding the current value of gold. So that's not a very good solution.
Video examples
Where did Earth’s water...
a water molecule consists of two basic parts. Hydrogen, the simplest of all elements, has been around since close to the beginning of our universe. Oxygen entered the scene several hundred million years later after stars began to form.
Video examples
Jedidah Isler: How I...
comprised of billions of stars each. And the farthest galaxy is a trillion, trillion kilometers away. As an astrophysicist, I have the awesome privilege of studying some of the most exotic objects in our universe.
Video examples
How to detect a...
Just now, somewhere in the universe, a star exploded. There goes another one. In fact, a supernova occurs every second or so in the observable universe,
Video examples
Could These Distant...
they're the longest lift stars in the universe red dwarfs
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Quote examples
Christian Bale
Welsh Actor
I always figure hey, look, I'm not a rock star, I'm an actor. I'm somebody who's meant to be other people and I'm not meant to be here representing myself. I'm happier when I'm presenting myself as other characters.
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Dakota Fanning
American Actress
I think what has helped me is that I've never thought of myself as a child star. If you think of yourself like that, you might have problems!
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Jackie Chan
Chinese Actor
I'm tired of fighting. I've always known that I can't be an action star all my life.
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Patti Smith
American Musician
I loved being a rock and roll star, but it wasn't what I wanted in life.
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Walt Disney
American Businessman
Disneyland is the star, everything else is in the supporting role.
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Jesse Jackson
American Activist
So many bright stars, bright in life, burn out quickly.
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Kate Nash
English Musician
People have said I'm too fat to be a pop star.
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Essie Davis
Australian Actress
I never said I wanted to be a movie star.
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Jeff Van Gundy
American Coach
I always said 'strength in stars.
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Kelela
American Musician
I know deep down I'm a star.
Quote examples
Christian Bale
Welsh Actor
I always figure hey, look, I'm not a rock star, I'm an actor. I'm somebody who's meant to be other people and I'm not meant to be here representing myself. I'm happier when I'm presenting myself as other characters.
Quote examples
Dakota Fanning
American Actress
I think what has helped me is that I've never thought of myself as a child star. If you think of yourself like that, you might have problems!
Quote examples
Jackie Chan
Chinese Actor
I'm tired of fighting. I've always known that I can't be an action star all my life.
Quote examples
Patti Smith
American Musician
I loved being a rock and roll star, but it wasn't what I wanted in life.
Quote examples
Walt Disney
American Businessman
Disneyland is the star, everything else is in the supporting role.
Quote examples
Jesse Jackson
American Activist
So many bright stars, bright in life, burn out quickly.
Quote examples
Kate Nash
English Musician
People have said I'm too fat to be a pop star.
Quote examples
Essie Davis
Australian Actress
I never said I wanted to be a movie star.
Quote examples
Jeff Van Gundy
American Coach
I always said 'strength in stars.
Quote examples
Kelela
American Musician
I know deep down I'm a star.
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