Triple and Multiple Systems

Mayer, Pavel

doi:10.1007/1-4020-3875-5_12

Pavel Mayer³

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The triple systems display several interesting effects; and are also important for understanding the origin and evolution of binaries. Namely mutual inclination of two orbits, changes of observed inclination, and problems with the third light will be discussed in this contribution.

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Astronomical Institute, Charles University, V Holešovičkách, Praha, Czech Republic
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Dr. Remeis Observatory, Bamberg, Germany
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Miloslav Zejda

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Mayer, P. (2005). Triple and Multiple Systems. In: Drechsel, H., Zejda, M. (eds) Zdeněk Kopal’s Binary Star Legacy. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/1-4020-3875-5_12

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/1-4020-3875-5_12
Accepted: 15 April 2004
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