Bewegungsgruppe

English translation: stellar group

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German term or phrase:Bewegungsgruppe
English translation:stellar group
Entered by: Peter Manda (X)

06:15 Apr 5, 2008
German to English translations [PRO]
Science - Astronomy & Space / star formation
German term or phrase: Bewegungsgruppe
seems to be a description for a star constellation system of several stars moving in tandem and in proximity - such as the pleiads.
Peter Manda (X)
Local time: 03:35
star/stellar group/movement
Explanation:
:)

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Note added at 21 mins (2008-04-05 06:36:55 GMT)
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forget "movement" it's a group :)
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David Hollywood
Local time: 04:35
Grading comment
yes, I think stellar or single group is the right choice. Thank you soo much to both you and Alan (choices between two equally good choices ...)
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Summary of answers provided
4star/stellar group/movement
David Hollywood
3 +1stellar system
Alan Johnson


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19 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
bewegungsgruppe
star/stellar group/movement


Explanation:
:)

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Note added at 21 mins (2008-04-05 06:36:55 GMT)
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forget "movement" it's a group :)

David Hollywood
Local time: 04:35
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 4
Grading comment
yes, I think stellar or single group is the right choice. Thank you soo much to both you and Alan (choices between two equally good choices ...)
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12 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +1
bewegungsgruppe
stellar system


Explanation:
If referring to stars, this is generally known as a stellar system. The Centauris, for example, form a triple stellar system.

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Note added at 1 hr (2008-04-05 07:19:48 GMT)
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Based on the meagre context now given, this is also known as a stellar association. Why the secrecy about the systems involved? Knowing exactly which stars are involved can help people to help you.

Alan Johnson
Germany
Local time: 08:35
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: English

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agree  David Moore (X)
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