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interstellar medium

/ˌɪntərˈstɛlər ˈmiːdiəm/

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C1formalcommonscientific/ˌɪntərˈstɛlər ˈmiːdiəm/

The matter and radiation that exist in the space between star systems within a galaxy, consisting of gas, dust, and cosmic rays.

  • 🇷🇺Материя и излучение, существующие в пространстве между звёздными системами внутри галактики, состоящие из газа, пыли и космических лучей.
  1. Matter between stars C1 formal

    The matter and radiation that exist in the space between the star systems in a galaxy.

    • The interstellar medium is composed of gas, dust, and cosmic rays.
    • Astronomers study the interstellar medium to understand star formation.
    • The density of the interstellar medium is extremely low compared to Earth's atmosphere.

    🇷🇺Межзвёздная среда