News stories about "binary" in India.

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Moon to hide a bright star in a rare celestial event in November

Spica, located in the constellation Virgo, is known for its brilliant blue-white hue and is one of the brightest stars visible from Earth.  It is approximately 250 light-years away and is classified as a binary star system, with its primary component being a massive blue giant. Key Points

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Star to explode in the night sky. It can be seen with naked eyes

The star in question, T Coronae Borealis (T CrB), is a binary system located 3,000 light-years from Earth. It consists of a white dwarf orbiting an ancient red giant. Key Points

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