A Cepheid variable is a type of star that exhibits regular and predictable variations in brightness over a specific period of time. These stars are essential for astronomers because their periodic brightness fluctuations are closely related to their intrinsic luminosity, allowing them to serve as important distance indicators in the universe. Cepheid variables are classified into two main types: **Classical Cepheids** and **Type II Cepheids**.
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