fixed star

• Étoile qui semble occuper une position fixe par rapport aux autres étoiles dans le ciel nocturne, contrairement aux planètes qui se déplacent. En astronomie, ce terme désigne les étoiles lointaines qui ne montrent pas de mouvement apparent sur de courtes périodes.

A star that appears to maintain a fixed position relative to other stars in the night sky, as opposed to planets which move. In astronomy, it refers to distant stars that do not exhibit noticeable motion over short periods.

1. Astronomical termC1formal

   A historical term for stars that appear to maintain a fixed position relative to each other in the night sky, as opposed to planets which move.

   étoile fixe

   • Ancient astronomers believed the fixed stars were attached to a celestial sphere.
   • The constellations are made up of fixed stars.
   • Navigators used the fixed stars to determine their position at sea.