Intro to Nebulae and Stars

Classification System of the 19th Century

In the 19th century, astronomers grouped celestial objects into four primary categories:

Fixed Stars (Stellae Fixae)

Fixed stars, as the name implies, appeared as point-like light sources in the night sky. These were celestial objects that did not display any noticeable motion or changes in position. They served as a reference frame for astronomers and were believed to be relatively close to Earth. Their faint, unchanging appearance contributed to their classification as fixed stars.

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