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Which class of stars did Bidelman co-discover?

  • Barium stars

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Barium stars, as their name suggests, are a class of stars characterized by an overabundance of barium in their atmospheres. Co-discovered by William Bidelman and Philip Keenan, these stars stand out for their peculiar chemical compositions, which set them apart from other types of stars.
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