Artist’s impression of the remarkable double star OGLE-LMC-CEP0227

This artist’s impression shows the double star OGLE-LMC-CEP0227 in our neighbouring galaxy the Large Magellanic Cloud. The smaller of the two stars is a pulsating Cepheid variable and the orientation of the system is such that the stars eclipse each other during their orbits. Studies of this very rare system have allowed astronomers to measure the Cepheid mass with unprecedented accuracy.

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ESO/L. Calçada

À propos de l'image

Identification:eso1046a
Type:Dessin
Date de publication:24 novembre 2010 19:00
Communiqués de presse en rapport:eso1046
Taille:3600 x 2400 px

À propos de l'objet

Nom:OGLE LMC-CEP-227
Type:Local Universe : Star : Type : Variable
Local Universe : Star : Grouping : Binary
Distance:170000 années lumière
Catégorie:Illustrations
Stars

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