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Binary Star System

A system of two stars orbiting a common center of mass, bound together by gravitational forces.

Source: apod.nasa.gov

APODs including "Binary Star System"

NGC 6366 vs 47 Ophiuchi

NGC 6366 vs 47 Ophiuchi

23/05/2025

NGC 1360: The Robin's Egg Nebula

NGC 1360: The Robin's Egg Nebula

14/05/2025

Dust Shells around WR 140 from Webb

Dust Shells around WR 140 from Webb

29/01/2025

HFG1 & Abell 6: Planetary Nebulae

HFG1 & Abell 6: Planetary Nebulae

12/02/2024

Zeta Oph: Runaway Star

Zeta Oph: Runaway Star

04/01/2024

NGC 1360: The Robin's Egg Nebula

NGC 1360: The Robin's Egg Nebula

05/08/2023

RCW 86: Historical Supernova Remnant

RCW 86: Historical Supernova Remnant

03/03/2023

Dust Shells around WR 140 from Webb

Dust Shells around WR 140 from Webb

13/10/2022

In the Center of the Cat's Eye Nebula

In the Center of the Cat's Eye Nebula

10/07/2022

RCW 86: Historical Supernova Remnant

RCW 86: Historical Supernova Remnant

28/05/2022

Eta Car: 3D Model of the Most Dangerous Star Known

09/02/2022

Symbiotic R Aquarii

Symbiotic R Aquarii

05/02/2022