Luminous blue variables

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Key Facts

Abbreviation
LBV
Pronunciation
/ˈlumənəs blu ˈvɛriəbəlz/
Category
Miscellaneous
Related Field
Unclassified

Examples in Context

  1. Commonly,η Carinae is considered as a particular member of massive stars called Luminous Blue Variables. The formation mechanism of its peculiar bipolar nebula is a most active research realm currently.

Other meanings of LBV