fixed star

n. A star or nebula that appears to remain in constant position relative to other celestial bodies, in contrast with celestial bodies such as the planets in our solar system, whose changes in position relative to the stars are readily observable by telescope or the unaided eye. All stars except the sun are considered fixed stars.

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n 1. (Astronomy) any of the stars in the Ptolemaic system, all of which were thought to be attached to an outer crystal sphere thus explaining their apparent lack of movement 2. (Astronomy) an extremely distant star whose position appears to be almost stationary over a long period of time

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n. any of the stars that apparently always retain the same position in respect to one another. [1555–65]

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(fĭkst) A star so distant from Earth that its position in relation to other stars appears not to change. Its movements can be measured only by precise observations over long periods of time. Sirius is a fixed star.

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Noun

fixed star - any star in the Ptolemaic theory of planetary motionstar - (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

Translations

fixed star

1. any of the stars in the Ptolemaic system, all of which were thought to be attached to an outer crystal sphere thus explaining their apparent lack of movement 2. an extremely distant star whose position appears to be almost stationary over a long period of time

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[¦fikst ′stär] (astronomy) A misnomer to indicate those stars which kept apparently the same position with respect to other stars, in contrast to the planets which were termed wandering stars.

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The lower section of a swash plate in a helicopter rotor system that helps tilt the rotor blades. It is the nonrotating portion of the swash plate and is controlled by the cyclic controls.

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noun any star in the Ptolemaic theory of planetary motion

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