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Mira variable

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Some stars change their light.

Mira variable visualisation based on χ Cygni pulsations.gif
Mira variable visualisation based on χ Cygni pulsations.gif
These stars are very red. They grow big and then small. They do this over and over. This makes them look bright. It is fun to watch. Do you like stars?

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File:A Wide-field view of the sky around a field studied in the MASSIV survey.jpg
A Wide-field view of the sky around a...
File:Chi Cygni light curve.png
Chi Cygni light curve.png
File:Mira variable visualisation based on χ Cygni pulsations.gif
Mira variable visualisation based on χ...
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