isVariableStar

P64734
predicate

Indicates that an astronomical object exhibits intrinsic brightness variations over time, classifying it as a variable star.

All labels observed (3)

Label Occurrences
variableStarStatus 23
variableStar 21
isVariableStar canonical 19

Description generation (PDg)

The one-sentence description above was generated by prompting gpt-5.1 with the predicate name and this instruction.

Instruction
Given a predicate that represents a relationship or action between entities, generate a one-sentence description explaining its meaning.  
# Instructions
Focus on describing the relationship, not the entities themselves. 
# Response Format
Begin the description with \' Indicates...\'
Input
Predicate: isVariableStar
Generated description
Indicates that an astronomical object exhibits intrinsic brightness variations over time, classifying it as a variable star.

Sample triples (63)

Subject Object
Beta Muscae no via predicate surface "variableStar"
Gamma Muscae not a well-established variable via predicate surface "variableStarStatus"
Epsilon Centauri false via predicate surface "variableStar"
Lambda Muscae no via predicate surface "variableStar"
Delta Centauri suspected variable via predicate surface "variableStarStatus"
Zeta Centauri false via predicate surface "variableStar"
Kappa Crucis no via predicate surface "variableStar"
8 Capricorni not known as a major variable star via predicate surface "variableStarStatus"
Vega (star)
surface form: Vega
true
η Herculis false via predicate surface "variableStar"
α Herculis true
ρ Herculis not known as a significant variable star via predicate surface "variableStarStatus"
γ Herculis suspected variable via predicate surface "variableStarStatus"