"WTF Star" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: WTF + star, because of its surprising light curve. Etymology templates: {{com|en|WTF|star}} WTF + star Head templates: {{en-proper-noun|head=WTF Star}} WTF Star
  1. (astronomy, slang) Synonym of Tabby's Star: A star in Cygnus constellation, Milky Way Galaxy Tags: slang Categories (topical): Astronomy, Stars Synonyms: Tabby's Star [synonym, synonym-of] Related terms: flux, -'s, star, Star, the, where, WTF
    Sense id: en-WTF_Star-en-name-KLW6~bPE Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: astronomy, natural-sciences

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