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Sternbahn
German → American English
American English
Star orbit
Bahnbeschreibung eines Sterns um einen gemeinsamen Schwerpunkt oder im astronomischen Zusammenhang die Umlaufbahn eines Sterns.
Die Sternbahn des Systems lässt sich nur mit präzisen Messungen bestimmen.Use Sternbahn mainly in an astronomical or scientific context. In everyday German, Umlaufbahn is more common than Sternbahn.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Sternbahn mean in English?
Sternbahn means "star orbit" or the orbit of a star.
Is Sternbahn a common German word?
No, it is rather technical or scientific. In everyday German, people usually say Umlaufbahn.
Can Sternbahn refer to the orbit of a planet around a star?
Usually no. Sternbahn refers to the orbit of a star itself, not a planet around a star.