"reference star" meaning in English

See reference star in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: reference stars [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} reference star (plural reference stars)
  1. (astronomy) A star whose identity, position and magnitude are accurately known Categories (topical): Astronomy Related terms: guide star
    Sense id: en-reference_star-en-noun-9bs5KKn6 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: astronomy, natural-sciences

Inflected forms

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