Close encounters

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Term: Close encounters
Definition:

In a star cluster, coming across of two stars so closely that their orbits alter by their mutual gravitational attractions. As regards an asteroid or comet, a situation when it crosses the Moon's orbit and approaches the Earth with a risk of collision.

Created 2023.04.16
Last Modified 2023.04.16
Contributed by Ryan McGranaghan
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