, there are over 52,011 known variable stars, with more being discovered regularly, so a complete list of every single variable is impossible at this place (cf. GCVS). The following is a list of variable stars that are well-known, bright, significant, or otherwise interesting.

Notes

References

• David H. Levy, Observing variable stars : a guide for the beginner

• General Catalogue of Variable Stars

See also

• Lists of astronomical objects

• Lists of stars

• List of semiregular variable stars

• List of stars that have unusual dimming periods