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Also known as binary star system, physical double star

star system consisting of two stars rotating around a common center of mass

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A binary star is a pair of stars that orbit around a single point between them, held together by their mutual gravity. Astronomers study binary stars because they help us understand how stars form, evolve, and interact with each other.

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Subclass of
double star
Has part
star
Image
Eclipsing binary star animation 3.gif
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Commons category
Binary stars
topic's main category
Category:Binary stars
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Binary Star
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different from
optical double
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