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noun
A system of two stars that revolve around each other under their mutual gravitation.
synonyms: binary, double star.
is a specific kind of: star.
instances of which are: Aldebaran | Algol | Alpha Centauri, Rigil, Rigil Kent | Altair | Antares | Epsilon Aurigae | Procyon | Beta Orionis, Rigel | Canicula, Dog Star, Sirius, Sothis | Vega.
Dutch: dubbelsterPolish: gwiazda podwójna
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