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beta Cephei stars |
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beta Cephei stars [′bād·ə ′sef·ē‚ī ‚stärz] (astronomy) A class of pulsating variables lying above the upper main sequence with short periods of 3½-6 hours, spectral classes B0 to B3, and doubly periodic light curves. Also known as beta Canis Majoris stars. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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