binary star
noun
: a system of two stars that revolve around each other under their mutual gravitation
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Meanwhile, the binary stars' own orbits also precess due the rules of general relativity.
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Stefanie Waldek, Space.com, 16 Feb. 2026
Situated some 3,000 light-years away in the constellation Corona Borealis is a binary star system poised for a rare thermonuclear display.
—Michael D'estries, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026
However, in reality, planets orbiting binary stars are surprisingly rare.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 31 Jan. 2026
But when a binary star about to go supernova threatens the planet Adjumir, Maw’s beloved Gebre entrusts him with an artifact and the order to leave him behind.
—Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
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Stefanie Waldek, Space.com, 16 Feb. 2026
Situated some 3,000 light-years away in the constellation Corona Borealis is a binary star system poised for a rare thermonuclear display.
—Michael D'estries, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026
However, in reality, planets orbiting binary stars are surprisingly rare.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 31 Jan. 2026
But when a binary star about to go supernova threatens the planet Adjumir, Maw’s beloved Gebre entrusts him with an artifact and the order to leave him behind.
—Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
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“Binary star.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/binary%20star. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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