Ultra-long period cepheids: observations, theory, and use as standard candles

This paper presents a review of the main properties of ultra-long-period Cepheids (ULPs). The analysis is based on the largest sample of known ULPs, comprising 73 pulsators, including the first ULP discovered in the Milky Way. These intrinsically highly luminous variables can be observed at distance...

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Main Author: Ilaria Musella
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-07-01
Series:Frontiers in Astronomy and Space Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fspas.2025.1657422/full
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