eli5: How does brightness determine distance if stars come in different sizes and colors? 237 viewsJanuary 3, 2024 Question90.78K January 10, 2022 0 Comments eli5: How does brightness determine distance if stars come in different sizes and colors? In: 1 3 Answers ActiveNewestOldest Anonymous Posted January 11, 2022 0 Comments There are a special class of stars called Cepheid Variables. They are special because they change their intensities in a predictable manner and intensities. So a Cepheid Variable at its brightest can be used to determine distance. You are viewing 1 out of 3 answers, click here to view all answers. Register or Login
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