massive star system
C31023
concept
A massive star system is a gravitationally bound group of one or more very high-mass stars whose intense radiation, strong stellar winds, and short lifespans profoundly influence their surrounding interstellar environment.
Observed surface forms (2)
- B-type star system ×2
- massive binary star system ×1
Instances (4)
- Eta Carinae
- Beta Centauri via concept surface "B-type star system"
- HD 108248 via concept surface "B-type star system"
- Plaskett’s Star via concept surface "massive binary star system"