Term: | Eclipsing binary stars |
Definition: |
A binary star in which one of the two stars passes in front of the other so that the system's total light periodically fades. The most famous eclipsing binary is Algol. |
Term: | Eclipsing binary stars |
Definition: |
A binary star in which one of the two stars passes in front of the other so that the system's total light periodically fades. The most famous eclipsing binary is Algol. |