Intrinsic variable stars

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Term: Intrinsic variable stars
Definition:

A variable star whose fluctuations in brightness are due to natural changes in the luminosity of the star itself, not by external causes, such as in extrinsic variable stars.

Created 2023.04.16
Last Modified 2023.04.16
Contributed by Ryan McGranaghan
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