Binary Stars : Science World Report

Feb 18, 2016 10:14 AM EST

Longest-Lasting Stellar Eclipse in the Universe to Date Lasts Three and a Half Years

Scientists have discovered the longest-lasting stellar eclipse.

Feb 15, 2016 11:57 AM EST

Planet Formation around a Binary Star: How Baby Planets Deal with Gravitational Forces

Researchers have taken a closer look at planet formation around a binary star.

Jan 11, 2016 09:26 AM EST

NASA Weighs Massive Young Galaxy Cluster

Astronomers used data from NASA's Great Observatories, which enabled them to carry out a detailed study of a large young galaxy cluster and they even weighed the mass of the galaxy.

Dec 09, 2015 10:31 AM EST

Blue Stragglers Suck the Life from Their Companion Stars to Stay Younger for Longer

Most stars born, evolve and die in similar ways. But for some stars, called binary stars, the gravitational force of their partner impacts their lives. Now, scientists are taking a closer look at a strange group of exceptions: blue stragglers.

Oct 21, 2015 10:21 AM EDT

Hottest and Most Massive 'Kissing' Binary Stars are Headed for Catastrophe

Scientists have discovered the hottest and most massive double star to date.

Aug 11, 2015 08:12 AM EDT

New, Star Wars-like Exoplanet Has Two Suns Instead of One

Scientists have discovered an unusual new exoplanet that orbits two stars instead of one. The new finding is only the 10th "circumbinary" planet that's been discovered by NASA's Kepler Mission.

Jul 16, 2015 07:42 AM EDT

Twin Suns May Host Earth-like Planets

Astronomers have discovered a plethora of planets around binary star systems, which could mean that habitable planets with two "suns" may not just be in the realm of science fiction.