Image: Wiki Spect Binaries v2
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Description: Two stars of different size orbiting the center of mass. The spectrum can be seen to split depending on the position and velocity of the stars. The shift of Star A is greater than that of Star B because the tangential velocity is higher. The line width of Star B is greater than that of Star A because the Star B is larger and more luminous.
Title: Wiki Spect Binaries v2
Credit: Own work
Author: Primefac
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