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Mark Fisher
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Variable Stars
A term used to describe a very common phenomenon whereby a star's brightness, as measured by its magnitude, varies periodically. This might be the result of numerous possible causes, including internal forces within the star itself, or the presence of one or more invisible companion objects.
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