Concept information
Preferred term
Compact objects
Definition
- An astronomical object that is substantially denser or more compact than most objects of its class. More specifically, a neutron star or a stellar black hole. (en)
Broader concept
- Stellar remnants (en)
Narrower concepts
- Black holes (en)
- Neutron stars (en)
- White dwarf stars (en)
Entry terms
- Compact stars (en)
Editorial note
URI
http://astrothesaurus.org/uat/288
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