eclipsing variable — noun also eclipsing double star or eclipsing binary Etymology: eclipsing from present participle of eclipse (II) : a binary star in which the orbit plane lies near the line of sight so that one or both of the stars may eclipse the other as they… … Useful english dictionary
eclipsing variable star — or eclipsing binary Binary star in an orbit whose plane passes through or very near Earth. An observer on Earth sees one star pass periodically in front of the other and diminish its light through an eclipse. The star Algol, in the constellation… … Universalium
eclipsing variable — Astron. a variable star whose changes in brightness are caused by periodic eclipses of two stars in a binary system. Also called eclipsing binary. [1920 25; ECLIPSE + ING2] * * * … Universalium
eclipsing binary — noun A class of extrinsic variable stars where changes in brightness are caused by stars eclipsing each other … Wiktionary
eclipsing binary — noun see eclipsing variable … Useful english dictionary
eclipsing double star — noun see eclipsing variable … Useful english dictionary
eclipsing — e·clipse || ɪ klɪps n. obscuring of one celestial body by another (i.e. sun, moon, etc.); any obscuration of light v. cause to undergo an eclipse; outshine, surpass, outdo … English contemporary dictionary
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eclipsing binary — noun Astronomy a binary star whose brightness varies periodically as the two components pass one in front of the other … English new terms dictionary
eclipsing binary star — noun a binary star system in which the two stars orbit each other in a way that only one star is visible, although the light emitted from the system varies periodically in a characteristic way indicating the double presence …
