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double star

See binary star.

double star

(Astronomy & Space / Celestial Objects) two stars, appearing close together when viewed through a telescope; either physically associated (see binary star) or not associated (optical double star)

double star

See binary star.

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double star - a system of two stars that revolve around each other under their mutual gravitation

binary, binary star

star - (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

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double star (redirected from Optical double)

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