Mira Ceti

/ ˈmaɪrə ˈsiːtaɪ /

noun

1. a binary star one component of which, a red supergiant, is a long-period variable with an average period of 332 days

Example Sentences

Again, if a ring be influenced by perturbation the period will be variable, like that of Mira Ceti.

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The variable star Mira Ceti was observed, and a long series of lunar observations begun.

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The example of Mira Ceti and of other known variables makes this at least doubtful.

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From the curious phenomena now spoken of, it has been called Mira Ceti.

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A remarkably bright maximum of the famous variable Mira Ceti occurred in 1906.

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