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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.

Created 2023.04.16
Last Modified 2023.04.16
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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.

Created 2023.04.16
Last Modified 2023.04.16
Contributed by Ryan McGranaghan
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