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detached binary  

Definition

  • Detached binaries are binary stars where each component is within its Roche lobe, i.e. the area where the gravitational pull of the star itself is larger than that of the other component. While on the main sequence the stars have no major effect on each other, and essentially evolve separately. Most binaries belong to this class. (Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Binary_star#Configuration)

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • detached binary star

In other languages

  • French

  • binaire séparée
  • étoile binaire détachée
  • étoile double détachée

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/MDL-V5FG6G6Z-9

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