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Stellar astronomy > Stellar types > Multiple stars > Binary stars > Astrometric binary stars

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Astrometric binary stars  

Definition

  • A binary star in which the presence of an unresolved companion is revealed by small oscillations in the movement of the visible component caused by the gravitational influence of the unseen component. (en)

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  • Astrometric binaries (en)

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http://astrothesaurus.org/uat/79

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