"galactic halo" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: galactic halos [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} galactic halo (plural galactic halos)
  1. (astronomy) An aggregation of individual stars, dust, and gas (and possibly dark matter) that surrounds a galaxy. Categories (topical): Astronomy Translations (Translations): 星系暈 (Chinese Mandarin), 星系晕 (xīngxìyùn) (Chinese Mandarin)
    Sense id: en-galactic_halo-en-noun-gjs7HPi8 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: astronomy, natural-sciences

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