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Record 1 2015-05-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Theoretical Astronomy
  • Astronomy
DEF

A vast mass of gas, contracting under its own gravity but not yet (or not extensively) formed into stars, postulated as a preliminary stage in the evolution of a galaxy.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Astronomie théorique
  • Astronomie
DEF

Nuage de gaz à partir duquel se forme une galaxie, par contraction gravitationnelle.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Astronomía teórica
  • Astronomía
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