Algol variable

English

Etymology

The star Algol (β Persei) is the prototypical member of this class.

Noun

Algol variable (plural Algol variables)

  1. (astronomy) A kind of eclipsing binary star where both stars are near-spherical, such that the timing of the start and end of the eclipses is well-defined.
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