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fixed star
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fixed starnoun
any star in the Ptolemaic theory of planetary motion
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fixed starnoun
Any star that is so distant that its movement, relative to others, is not perceptible; in practice, any star except the sun
Etymology: From earlier fixed star, alteration of faxed star. Change in meaning influenced by fixed.
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fixed star
A fixed star, in astronomy, refers to any celestial body that appears to remain at a constant position relative to other stars in the night sky. These are essentially stars in the distant universe, outside our solar system. Their position appears unchanging due to their immense distance from Earth. The term "fixed" contrasts with "wandering stars", which is an ancient term used to refer to planets, given their apparent motion in the sky.
Dictionary of Nautical Terms
fixed star
See STARS (FIXED).
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of fixed star in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of fixed star in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
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