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Ae-type star  

Definition(s)

  • An Ae star is an A star with strong emission lines, usually of hydrogen, superimposed on an otherwise normal spectrum and caused by a circumstellar shell of heated material. Some Ae stars have only recently formed and may be surrounded by visible nebulosity, in which case they are known as Herbig Ae/Be stars. (Encyclopedia of Science, by David Darling, https://www.daviddarling.info/encyclopedia/A/Astar.html)

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  • Ae star

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/MDL-QVWDKL8W-8

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