Lambda Eridani variable

Lambda Eridani variable

A Lambda Eridani Variable is a class of variable stars that show small, irregular variability on short time scales. Achernar is an example.

References

* [http://www.daviddarling.info/encyclopedia/L/Lambda_Eridani_star.html David Darling's site: Lambda Eridani]


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