Meaning Of The Word Double star

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What's The Definition Of Double star?

double star in American English
binary star
noun: two stars that appear as one if not viewed through a telescope with adequate magnification, such as two stars that are separated by a great distance but are nearly in line with each other and an observer (optical double star), or those that are relatively

double star in British English
noun: two stars, appearing close together when viewed through a telescope; either physically associated (binary star) or not associated (optical double star)

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