Meaning Of The Word Fixed star

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What's The Definition Of Fixed star?

fixed star in American English
any star that appeared to early astronomers to be in a fixed position when compared to other stars, in contrast to the planets, which were thought to be moving stars
noun: any of the stars which apparently always retain the same position in respect to one another

fixed star in British English
noun: 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

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