Definition of fixed star
: a star so distant that its motion can be measured only by very precise observations over long periods
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“Fixed star.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fixed%20star. Accessed 27 Jun. 2022.
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The first known use of fixed star was in 1551
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