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It means they are variable stars and are named using a variation on the Bayer designation format of an identifying label combined with theLatin genitive of the name of the constellation in which the star lies.
So:
VY Canis Majoris = VY (Variable) Canis Majoris (Constellation)
YZ Ceti = YZ (Variable) Cetus (Constellation)
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What is the absolute magnitude of VY Canis Majoris?
VY Canis Majoris has an absolute magnitude of -9.4.
Is kolob bigger than vy canis majoris?
Scientists say that VY Canis Majoris is the biggest star we know so basically VY Canis Majoris is bigger than Kolob.
Is vy canis majoris star us bigger than the sun?
Yes. It is way bigger. The VY Canis Majoris is known to be 1,000,000,000 times the size of the Sun. It's so big that on a scale between the 2 the VY Canis Majoris would almost be a complete rectangle compared to the Sun (and the Sun is as small as a few pixels). The star would reach the top of the screen. Winner: VY Canis Majoris
How many tons would equal 1000 cy of wood chips?
I have no idea what 1000 cy is
What does VY in VY Canis Majoris mean?
The VY doesn't stand for anything. Before there were telescopes, stars were giving meaningful names, but once the telescope came into play, more stars were discovered than names could be found for. So a number of star catalogues were developed [See related link] to try and get around this problem. VY is just an entry in the Bayer Catalogue for variable stars [See related link]
How do you say are you finished in Russian?
Are you finished:Вы все? -Vy vsjo?Вы уже? -Vy uzhe?Вы уже все? - Vy uzhe vsjo?Вы закончили? - Vy zakonchili?Вы освободились? Vy osvobodilisj?
Answer to rebus cy cy cy cy?
cyclone
Which is the biggest star in the universe?
VY Canis Majoris (VY CMa)
What is the population of Vy-le-Ferroux?
The population of Vy-le-Ferroux is 171.
What is Vy-lès-Lure's population?
The population of Vy-lès-Lure is 614.
When did Le Nguyen Vy die?
Le Nguyen Vy died in 1975.
What is Vy-lès-Filain's population?
The population of Vy-lès-Filain is 73.
When was Phuong Vy born?
Phuong Vy was born on 1987-08-27.
What is the population of Vy-lès-Rupt?
The population of Vy-lès-Rupt is 103.
When was Holden VY Commodore created?
Holden VY Commodore was created in 2002.
Where in the constellation Canis Major is VY Canis Majoris?
VY Canis Majoris is kinda beside Wezen(Delta Canis Majoris.) Find where it says VY
What is the magnitude of VY Canis Majoris?
VY Canis Majoris has an absolute magnitude of -9.4.
