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It’s a standard candle much like the Cepheid variable. A Cepheid variable is a type of pulsating star that changes in brightness over a regular period, and this period is directly related to its luminosity. By measuring the star's pulsation period, astronomers can determine its true luminosity and use this relationship to calculate its distance, making them invaluable "cosmic yardsticks" for measuring distances in space. nostr: image View quoted note → View quoted note →