a network topology consisting of a physical star and a logical ring.

(astronomy) The star nearest a celestial pole of a planet. / (figuratively) A guide or guiding principle.

(mathematics) A geometric figure formed by connecting, with straight lines, every qth point out of p regularly spaced points that lie on the circumference of a circle.

To have high hopes; to be ambitious.

(astronomy) A stellar system in which two stars orbit around their center of mass; double star.

(dated) under the malevolent influence of the stars or of one's horoscope / fascinated and/or obsessed by fame or by celebrities; awed by an encounter with a celebrity

The fruit of the carambola tree, Averrhoa carambola.

A popular sci-fi media franchise set in the future, primarily focusing on the adventures of the personnel of a space navy of an interstellar political federation of which Earth is a charter member.

Futuristic, particularly with respect to things similar in appearance or effect to technology in the Star Trek franchise.

(astronomy) A star which has lost most or all of its hydrogen, leaving just a core of helium.