Pulsating Binary: New research reveals it's actually the giant in the room that's beating like a drum
Sandeep K S
Dec 6, 2025
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Anatomy of a Pulsating Star System: KIC 5623923. This illustration details the complex dynamics of the eclipsing binary star system, highlighting the Delta Scuti-type pulsations originating from the primary star, which exhibits an effective temperature of 8,348 K and a luminosity of 22.4 times that of our Sun. The system features 41 significant frequency pulsations, primarily between 20.0 and 35.0 per day, with the stars tidally synchronized on a 1.21-day orbital period.
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