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pulsating star
noun
a type of variable star, the variation in brightness resulting from expansion and subsequent contraction of the star
Example Sentences
Similar to a lighthouse, the pulsar's beams can sweep across the Earth, making the pulsating star easily observable.
A group of scientists discoverd a very old pulsating star inside a double star system, giving them new insights into how such celetial bodies grow and die.
The pulsating star is the latest in a series of fascinating discoveries by astronomers across the globe.
But this pulsating star theory still doesn’t explain everything about this supernova, Arcavi said.
The researchers began studying the pair, known as KIC 9832227, in 2013 before they were certain whether it was actually a binary or a pulsating star.
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