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Techniques for Observing Binaries in Other Galaxies

Year: 2011

Type: article

Abstract: I present an overview of the techniques used for detecting and following up binaries in nearby galaxies and present the current census of extragalactic binaries, with a focus on eclipsing systems. The motivation for looking in other galaxies is the use of eclipsing binaries as distance indicators and as probes of the most massive stars.

Source: Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union

DOI: 10.1017/s1743921311026810

Author: Alceste Z. Bonanos

Institution: National Observatory of Athens

Language: English

Topic: Stellar, planetary, and galactic studies

Subfield: Astronomy and Astrophysics

Field: Physics and Astronomy

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: bronze

Funder: European Commission

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