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... > Stellar astronomy > Stellar types > Stellar spectral types > B stars > Be stars > B(e) stars
... > Stellar astronomy > Stellar types > Early-type stars > B stars > Be stars > B(e) stars
Stellar astronomy > Stellar types > Emission line stars > Be stars > B(e) stars
... > Stellar astronomy > Stellar types > Emission line stars > Early-type emission stars > Be stars > B(e) stars
... > Stellar astronomy > Stellar types > Early-type stars > Early-type emission stars > Be stars > B(e) stars

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B(e) stars  

Definition

  • A Be star with forbidden lines in emission in its spectrum. B[e] stars show large infrared excess due to circumstellar dust emission. (en)

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Entry terms

  • B[e] stars (en)
  • B(e)-type stars (en)
  • B[e]-type stars (en)

Scope note

  • Not to be confused with Be stars. The concept should be written as B[e] star, the substitution or omission of square brackets is due to technical restrictions. (en)

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http://astrothesaurus.org/uat/2104

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