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New eclipsing binary system detected by Kepler spacecraft – Phys.org
An international team of astronomers reports the discovery of a new eclipsing binary system using NASA’s Kepler spacecraft during its prolonged mission known as…
An international team of astronomers reports the discovery of a new eclipsing binary system using NASA’s Kepler spacecraft during its prolonged mission known as K2. The system, designated EPIC 216747137, appears to be a post-common-envelope binary (PCEB) of HW Virginis class. The finding is detailed in a paper published October 26 on arXiv.org.
Eclipsing binaries (EBs) are systems showing regular light variations due to one of the stars passing directly in front of its companion. Among PCEBs, HW…
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