An aster is a type of what?
Aster (genus) Aster (genus) Aster is a genus of perennial flowering plants in the family Asteraceae. Its circumscription has been narrowed, and it now encompasses around 180 species, all but one of which are restricted to Eurasia; many species formerly in "Aster" are now in other genera of the tribe Astereae. "Aster amellus" is the type species of the genus and the family Asteraceae. The name "Aster" comes from the Ancient Greek word ("astḗr"), meaning "star", referring to the shape of the flower head. Many species and a variety of hybrids and varieties are popular as garden plants because of their attractive
Aster (missile family) Aster 30. Aster 15 has a diameter of 180mm. Given the larger dimensions of the Aster 30, a naval based system requires the longer tubes of the Sylver A50 or A70 vertical launching system (VLS). Additionally the American Mark 41 Vertical Launching System can accommodate Aster 30. Block 1 is used in the Eurosam SAMP/T system operated by the French Air Force and the Italian Army. , the development of Block 1NT is being funded by France and Italy. In 2016, the United Kingdom showed interest in acquiring the Block 1NT version for its Type 45 Destroyers. Aster 30 has