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Bidelman was a pioneer in recognizing sub-groups of which stars?

  • Peculiar stars

  • Binary stars

  • Dwarf stars

  • Giant stars

Answer

**Answer: Peculiar stars**. Peculiar stars are a group of stars that exhibit unusual spectral features, such as strong magnetic fields, overabundances of certain elements, and variable light curves. These stars are thought to be in a transitional phase of their evolution and are often used to study the processes that shape stellar structure and behavior.
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