reference star

noun

A star whose identity, position and magnitude are accurately known.

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Meanings

nounreference star (plural reference stars)

plural reference stars

  1. astronomyA star whose identity, position and magnitude are accurately known.

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
standard star
Cite this entry
APA

reference star. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/reference%20star

MLA

“reference star.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/reference%20star. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “reference star,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/reference%20star.

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