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Cepheid

Cepheid

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Relating to stars that get brighter and dimmer in a regular pattern used to measure distances in space
  • adjective
  • /ˈsɛfiˌɪd/
  • Specialized
: cefeida
  • A Cepheid variable star can help scientists estimate cosmic distances with greater accuracy.

They were in the Milky Way and that gave you a candle, a standard candle to work with the Cepheid variables.

Examples

  • The astronomers used Cepheid measurements to determine the distance to the nearby galaxy.

  • The Cepheid period-luminosity relation is crucial for understanding the scale of the universe.

  • The Cepheid variable stars are crucial for measuring cosmic distances.

  • Many astronomers study Cepheid stars to understand the universe better.

  • Astronomers often rely on Cepheid stars to determine the distance to faraway galaxies.

  • The light curve of a Cepheid provides crucial information about its intrinsic brightness.

  • Understanding the properties of Cepheid stars helps scientists measure the expansion rate of the universe.

Surface Forms

Cepheid positive

Etymology

Cepheid used as an adjective comes from the constellation Cepheus and the star Delta Cephei. Calling something Cepheid means it 'relates to' those regular, changing stars and to the way they are used to find distances in space.