What is Algol?
Q: What is Algol?
A: Algol is a bright star in the Perseus constellation, also known as the Demon Star.
Q: Can Algol be seen with the naked eye?
A: Yes, Algol can be seen with the naked eye.
Q: What is a double star?
A: A double star is a star system composed of two stars that are gravitationally bound to each other.
Q: Can Algol be seen in spectroscopes?
A: Yes, Algol can only be seen in spectroscopes.
Q: How many stars is Algol made of?
A: Algol is made of three stars: Beta Persei A, B, and C, with Persei A being the brightest.
Q: Does Algol have any unique characteristics?
A: Yes, Algol is one of the first variable stars to be discovered before it explodes, and it partly eclipses its star system every 2 days, 20 hours, and 49 minutes for 10 hours.
Q: What is the significance of Algol's eclipsing feature?
A: Algol's eclipsing feature makes it an important object for the study of stellar evolution and allows astronomers to measure the sizes, masses, and temperatures of the stars in the system.
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