That which is linked to the stars is described as stellar.
The late Latin word stellāris came into our language as stellar . The first meaning of this adjective that appears in the dictionary of the Royal Spanish Academy ( RAE ) refers to that which is linked to the stars .
Stars are the celestial bodies that, at night, can be detected by their brightness, with the exception of the Moon , which is a satellite. The idea of a celestial body , meanwhile, refers to the stars that are in the sky.
A term frequently used in astronomy
The science that is dedicated to investigating celestial bodies is astronomy . In this discipline, the adjective stellar is frequently used, since stars are part of its field of study.
We speak of star formation , in this framework, to refer to the process of development of stars . This takes place when the collapse of enormous masses of gases found in galaxies occurs.
Stardust , meanwhile, is made up of particles whose size does not exceed 100 micrometers. Also called cosmic dust or space dust , it can be differentiated based on its location between interstellar dust , interplanetary dust , and intergalactic dust , for example.
A star cluster , on the other hand, is a group of small-sized stars . This set, at first glance, is very dense.
The specialization that analyzes the physics of stars is known as stellar astrophysics . Experts in this area study the origin, evolution, distribution and end of stars.
The adjective stellar is also used in the entertainment industry.
Stellar as a synonym for extraordinary
The notion of stellar can be used beyond astronomy. The term refers to something of higher category or high status .
The extraordinary , in this way, is described as stellar. Suppose a soccer player scores four goals in a match : the reporters can affirm that the athlete had a stellar performance .
This adjective is often used in the entertainment industry , linking it to the most important figures (that is, to the stars). An actor can take on the starring role or have a starring role in a movie, to mention one possibility.
It is common to refer to prime time in television programming. This time is the most relevant since the highest audience peaks are usually recorded there. What is considered prime time varies by country, although it is generally between 7 p.m. and 1 AM .
Mattresses and music
Stellar can also function as a personal name or brand . In Argentina , Estelar is a manufacturer of mattresses and bed bases. The company has branches in several locations in the province of Buenos Aires .
Continuing in Argentine territory, Estelares is a rock band formed in the city of La Plata . The group began its career in 1994 and achieved national and even international fame in 2006 when it released the album "Central Nervous System" , which includes hits such as "A Perfect Day" , "She Said" and "Aire" . Throughout its history, Estelares has performed at massive festivals such as Cosquín Rock and Quilmes Rock .