October 1st, 2009
Podcast: Binary Stars
Written by Nancy Atkinson
Artist's illustration of a cataclysmic variable
Did you know that our Solar System is a rarity with its single star? Astronomers believe that most star systems out there actually contain 2 or more stars – imagine seeing a sky with 4 suns. These binary and multiple star systems are a great target for new astronomers, and the dynamics of multiple stars keep astrophysicists busy too. Let's take a look at what it would be like to live on Tatooine.
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