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eclipsing binary star

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eclipsing binary star: see binary star binary star or binary system, pair of stars that are held together by their mutual gravitational attraction and revolve about their common center of mass.
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; variable star variable star, star that varies, either periodically or irregularly, in the intensity of the light it emits. Other physical changes are usually correlated with the fluctuations in brightness, such as pulsations in size, ejection of matter, and changes in spectral
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Skelton were both registered for MScs and are working on eclipsing binary stars under the supervision of Smits.
In the observational section, six eclipsing binary star systems are selected and CCD images are taken of the selected stars over six night observing sessions using a 24-inch telescope.
There also are nine special-effects devices that project animations of astronomical events such as supernovae, the paths of traveling asteriods, solar and lunar eclipses, eclipsing binary stars, and bolides, or exploding meteors, Shobbrook said.
 
 
 
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