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Stellar astronomy > Stellar types > Variable stars > Periodic variable stars > Long period variable stars

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Long period variable stars  

Definition

  • A type of variable star in which variations in brightness occur over long time-scales of months or years. The term generally refers to Mira variable types. (en)

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  • Long period variables (en)
  • Long-period variables (en)

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http://astrothesaurus.org/uat/935

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