Some unusual celestial objects, Part 4 – Cepheid variables
Hubble view of a Cepheid variable star Many stars do not consistently shine with the same magnitude or brightness. Such stars are called variables, their brightness normally changing in cycles which can last from hours to years. Some exhibit irregular non-cyclical variation. Stellar variability can have many causes. These include changes caused by …
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