Bp star Comparison Table

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Bp star comparison table

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helium variable star Bp star in which the strength of the helium lines varies periodically. At the extreme phases the objects appear as helium-rich, whereas at other phases He can be very weak or absent.

helium-weak star B-type star in which the helium lines are weaker than in normal stars.

ultraviolet Ga star Bp star which exhibits a strong 1414 line of Ga II in the ultraviolet spectrum .

Subject	has definition
helium variable star	Bp star in which the strength of the helium lines varies periodically. At the extreme phases the objects appear as helium-rich, whereas at other phases He can be very weak or absent.
helium-weak star	B-type star in which the helium lines are weaker than in normal stars.
ultraviolet Ga star	Bp star which exhibits a strong 1414 line of Ga II in the ultraviolet spectrum .

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