The term has recently been used for remote clusters of stars. noun (n.) A splendid assemblage of persons or things. galban noun (n.) Alt. of Galbanum galbanum noun (n.) A gum resin exuding from the stems of certain Asiatic umbelliferous plants, mostly species of Ferula. The Bubon ...
The fronds commonly grow in clusters, and are sometimes from thirty to fifty feet in length. See Illust. of Kelp. lamnunguia noun (n. pl.) Same as Hyracoidea. larvalia noun (n. pl.) An order of Tunicata, including Appendicularia, and allied genera; -- so called because certain ...
Other Name(s) Type of Object Thumbnail Image Comments Antares & environs This image shows Antares, the Antares Nebulosity, and globular clusters NGC6144 and M4. Antennae; Ringtail Galaxy; Caldwell 60-61 NGC4038+4039; Arp244 NGC4038+4039; Arp244 AP7 image PlaneWave CDK24 24-inch f/6.5...
A genus of leguminous shrubs, having long clusters of purple flowers; false or bastard indigo. amorphozoa noun (n. pl.) Animals without a mouth or regular internal organs, as the sponges. amphibia noun (n. pl.) One of the classes of vertebrates. (pl. ) of Amphibium amphibiotica noun...
Two catalogs are frequently used for designating star clusters, nebulas, or galaxies. The shorter list of these, which includes 110 of the brighter objects, was compiled in three installments by the French astronomerCharles Messierin the latter part of the 18th century; M1 and M31 are examples ...