visual binary
(binary star system in which both stars can be seen)
A visual binary is
a binary star system where, perhaps with magnification,
two stars can be distinctly seen.
It is one of a number binary-star classes based upon ways
the star is determined to be binary. Others:
(star type,binary star type)
Further reading:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visual_binary
http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/Starlog/bistar.html#c2
https://astronomy.swin.edu.au/cosmos/b/binary+star
Referenced by pages:
astrometric binary
binary star
double star
eclipsing binary (E)
Gaia
plate
projected semi-major axis
projected separation
spectroscopic binary (SB)
spectrum binary
stellar parameter determination
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