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Binary star systems are complex astronomical objects − a new AI approach could pin down their properties quickly

  • Written by Andrej Prša, Professor of Astrophysics and Planetary Science, Villanova University
imageIn a binary star system, two stars orbit around each other. ESO/L. Calçada, CC BY

Stars are the fundamental building blocks of our universe. Most stars host planets, like our Sun hosts our solar system, and if you look more broadly, groups of stars make up huge structures such as clusters and galaxies. So before astrophysicists can attempt...

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