GypsyComet SOC-14 1K Apr 2, 2007 #2 The comment about "tight" vs "wide" binaries is interesting. Anyone have a good idea what the ratio is between the two types?
The comment about "tight" vs "wide" binaries is interesting. Anyone have a good idea what the ratio is between the two types?
T TheEngineer SOC-14 1K Apr 3, 2007 #3 I guess its hard to specify a ratio. Perhaps its more some kind of continous but somehow weighted distribution ....
I guess its hard to specify a ratio. Perhaps its more some kind of continous but somehow weighted distribution ....
atpollard Super Moderator Peer of the Realm Apr 3, 2007 #4 Just under 25% of the binary stars are tight and the other 75% are wide. The best way to draw out the "experts" is to post a 'fact' and wait for the science sharks to circle.
Just under 25% of the binary stars are tight and the other 75% are wide. The best way to draw out the "experts" is to post a 'fact' and wait for the science sharks to circle.