Cepheid variable

English

Etymology

From Latin Delta Cephei, the first such star identified. From Cepheus, the name of the constellation in which such stars were first discovered. From being a star with variable brightness.

Noun

Cepheid variable (plural Cepheid variables)

1. (astronomy) A radially pulsating (expanding and contracting) variable star with a regular period and known relationship between period and intrinsic brightness.

Translations

radially pulsating variable star

• French: céphéide (fr) f
• Irish: réalta athraitheach Ceifide f
• Spanish: estrella variable Cefeida f