Astronomy and Space

Bipolar outflow

A bipolar outflow comprises two continuous flows of gas from the poles of a star. Bipolar outflows may be associated with protostars (young, forming stars), or with evolved post-AGB stars (often in the form of bipolar nebulae).

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• ▸57 Tauri
• ▸Arab citizens of Israel
• ▸AG Virginis

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