Astrometric binary stars

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Term: Astrometric binary stars
Definition:

A binary star in which the presence of an unresolved companion is revealed by small oscillations in the movement of the visible component caused by the gravitational influence of the unseen component.

Created 2023.04.16
Last Modified 2023.04.16
Contributed by Ryan McGranaghan
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