Mira variable en · NOUN
Etymology
Named after the prototype star Mira.
Meanings
- Any of a class of pulsating variable stars characterized by very red colours, pulsation periods longer than 100 days, and amplitudes greater than one magnitude in infrared and 2.5 magnitude at visual wavelengths.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mira variables | Number=Plur | lexicographic |