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Algol / ˈ æ l ɡ ɒ l /, [12] designated Beta Persei (β Persei, abbreviated Beta Per, β Per), known colloquially as the Demon Star, is a bright multiple star in the constellation of Perseus and one of the first non-nova variable stars to be discovered.
In stellar astronomy, the Algol paradox is a paradoxical situation when elements of a binary star seem to evolve in discord with the established theories of stellar evolution. [1] A fundamental feature of these theories is that the rate of evolution of stars depends on their mass: The greater the mass, the faster this evolution, and the more ...
Algol variables or Algol-type binaries are a class of eclipsing binary stars that are similar to the prototype member of this class, β Persei (Beta Persei, Algol). An Algol binary is a system where both stars are near-spherical such that the timing of the start and end of the eclipses is well-defined.
Looking Up: See the star Algol in the constellation Perseus slowly blink. Plus, enjoy a brilliant Jupiter and catch the Double Cluster full of stars.
The Algol three-star system imaged in the near-infrared by the CHARA interferometer with 0.5 mas resolution in 2009. The shape of Algol C is an artifact. The shape of Algol C is an artifact. Algol A is being regularly eclipsed by the dimmer Algol B every 2.87 days.
Alpha Persei (Latinized from α Persei, abbreviated Alpha Per, α Per), formally named Mirfak [10] (pronounced / ˈ m ɜːr f æ k / or / ˈ m ɪər f æ k /), [11] is the brightest star in the northern constellation of Perseus, outshining the constellation's best-known star, Algol (β Persei).
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Phantasy Star is set in the Algol star system which consists of three planets: the lush and green Palma, the arid and barren Motavia, and the icy and desolate Dezoris. . Algol is ruled by King Lassic, who while originally benevolent, becomes a cruel, sociopathic t