eclipsingbinäriks
An eclipsing binary is a type of binary star system where two stars orbit a common center of mass, and their orbital plane is oriented such that one star periodically passes in front of the other as seen from Earth. This phenomenon causes the total brightness of the system to fluctuate. When the dimmer star passes in front of the brighter star, the system appears dimmer, and when the brighter star passes in front of the dimmer star, the system also appears dimmer, although usually to a lesser extent. The period of these brightness variations is equal to the orbital period of the binary system.
The light curve, which is a graph of the system's brightness over time, is a key characteristic
Eclipsing binaries are invaluable tools for astronomers. By studying the precise timing and depth of the eclipses,