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Binary system (astronomy)

A binary system is an astronomy term referring to two objects in space, usually stars, which are so close, their gravitational forces, attract one another into a mutual orbit.

See Binary star for the common case of a binary system composed of two stars.

List of known binary systems
Location Satellite A Satellite B
Kuiper Belt Pluto Charon
Last updated: 05-13-2005 07:56:04