stellar region
/ˈstɛlər ˈrɛdʒən/ · stel·lar re·gion
noun
- A part of the sky or space containing a large number of stars. The stellar region of the Milky Way is home to many newly discovered exoplanets.
- A region of space where star formation is actively occurring. The stellar region of the Orion Nebula is a popular target for astronomers studying the birth of new stars.
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Did you know? The term 'stellar region' is often used interchangeably with 'star field', but 'stellar region' typically implies a larger area of space containing multiple star clusters or galaxies.