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FIXED STARS

\fˈɪkst stˈɑːz], \fˈɪkst stˈɑːz], \f_ˈɪ_k_s_t s_t_ˈɑː_z]\

Definitions of FIXED STARS

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.

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Such stars as always retain the same apparent position and distance with respect to each other, and are thus distinguished from planets and comets, which are revolving bodies.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
By Daniel Lyons

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