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Triple stars and galaxies are referred to as having hierarchical or nonhierarchical structure. Thus, the dynamically stable and unstable triple systems are usually distinguished observationally by the ratio of the larger and smaller angular separation. However, (i) projection effects may hide the true configuration; and (ii) apparent hierarchical forms may occur in both types (Anosova 1986).
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Anosova, J., Kiseleva, L., Eggleton, P., Orlov, V. (1996). Hierarchical and Non-Hierarchical Triples. In: Blitz, L., Teuben, P. (eds) Unsolved Problems of the Milky Way. International Astronomical Union / Union Astronomique Internationale, vol 169. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-1687-6_85
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