Sparkler

See also: sparkler

English

Alternative forms

  • Sparkler Galaxy, The Sparkler

Etymology

From sparkler, from its sparkling appearance, and sparkles surround the central object.

Proper noun

Sparkler

  1. (astronomy, informal) A galaxy in Volans constellation, in the areal region of SMACS J0723.3–7327 (SMACS 0723); at the time of discovery in 2022, containing some of the earliest known massive star clusters, globulars.