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Term: Hertzsprung gap
Definition:

A region of the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram, between the main sequence and the giant branch, occupied by very few stars. It corresponds to a very short period in stellar evolution.

Created 2023.04.16
Last Modified 2023.04.16
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