Star (disambiguation) facts for kids

A star is a huge, bright ball of hot gas in space. Our own Sun is a star! Stars are very far away, which is why they look like tiny points of light in the night sky.

The word "star" can also mean many other things, from shapes to famous people and even characters in movies!

Shapes and Symbols

The word "star" can describe different shapes and symbols you might see every day.

• A star shape is a geometric shape with pointy arms, like the stars you draw.
• A star symbol is a small mark used in writing, like the asterisk (*).
• In heraldry, which is the study of coats of arms, a star is a special design that looks like a star.
• A star rating is a way to show how good something is, like a 5-star hotel or a movie.
• A star badge on a sports uniform often means a team has won a championship.

Arts and Entertainment

The word "star" is used a lot in movies, music, and games!

Famous People and Characters

• A star can mean a very famous person, often called a celebrity.
  • A movie star is an actor or actress who is very well-known for their roles in films.

Fictional Characters

Many characters in cartoons, comics, and games are called "Star" or have "Star" in their names.

• Patrick Star is a funny, pink starfish character from the cartoon show SpongeBob SquarePants.
• S.T.A.R. Labs is a science organization in the DC Comics universe, where superheroes like The Flash often get their powers.
• Star is the name of a few different characters in Marvel Comics.
• Star is a puppet character from The Good Night Show and Nina's World.
• Star Butterfly is the main character in the Disney cartoon Star vs. the Forces of Evil, who is a magical princess from another dimension.

Films About Stars

Many movies have "Star" in their title.

• The Star (1952) is an American film.
• Star! (1968) is an American musical movie.
• The Star (2017) is an American animated film about the first Christmas.

Gaming Fun

• In the Super Mario games, a Star is a special item that makes Mario invincible for a short time!

Music World

Many songs and albums are named "Star."

Albums

• Star by the band Belly.
• Star by the K-pop group Super Junior.

Songs

• "Star" by Bryan Adams.
• "Star" by Earth, Wind & Fire.
• "Star" by Erasure.
• "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star" is a very famous children's song, based on a poem by Jane Taylor.

TV Shows and Episodes

• Star is a musical drama TV series.
• The Star is a singing competition show from Thailand.
• "The Star" is an episode of The New Twilight Zone TV show.

Books and Stories

• Star is a novel by Danielle Steel.
• "The Star" is a short story by science fiction writer Arthur C. Clarke.
• "The Star" is a short story by H. G. Wells, written in 1897.

Places Called Star

Many towns and places around the world are named Star.

• Star, Fife, a village in Scotland.
• Star, Idaho, a city in the United States.
• Star, North Carolina, a town in the United States.
• Star Mountains, a mountain range in Papua New Guinea.

Science and Technology

In science and technology, "star" can refer to different concepts.

• In computing, the Xerox Star was an early computer workstation from 1981.
• In mathematics, a star graph is a type of graph that looks like a star shape.

Sports and Games

• Manglerud Star Ishockey is a Norwegian ice hockey team.
• The Star keelboat is a type of racing sailboat.
• The Star (stadium) is an indoor stadium in Frisco, Texas, used for sports.

Transportation

"Star" is also used in names related to travel.

Air Travel

• Star Alliance is a big group of airlines that work together, making it easier for people to travel around the world.

Land Travel

• FSC Star is a Polish company that makes trucks.
• Star Motor Company was a British company that made cars a long time ago, from 1898 to 1932.
• The Southern Tagalog Arterial Road, or STAR Tollway, is a major highway in the Philippines.

Sea Travel

• Star Cruises is a company that operates cruise ships.
• Star Ferry is a famous ferry service in Hong Kong that takes people across the harbor.

Other Uses of Star

• In fireworks, a pyrotechnic star is a small, burning pellet that creates the bright colors and sparks you see.
• The Star is one of the cards in a Tarot deck, often representing hope and inspiration.

See also

In Spanish: Star para niños