(astronomy) Two stars which form a stellar system, such that they orbit the point of equilibrium of their gravitational fields; a binary star.

A USAF individual military decoration, the fourth-highest award for bravery, heroism or meritorious service.

An actor or actress who plays the leading role or a major role in an action movie.

Luxurious and expensive.

A plant, Illicium verum, used primarily for its star-shaped seed which resembles anise in scent and flavor, and which is used as a spice. Valued for its decorative shape as well as its flavor. Also used commercially as a source of shikimic acid for the production of Tamiflu.

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

A meteor, especially a streak of light in the night sky, caused by a meteoroid burning up as it enters the Earth’s atmosphere.

A physical network topology in which all nodes are connected to a central connectivity device (e.g. a hub).

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

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.