"Surprising Discovery: V0610 Virgo Identified as a Low-Mass Contact Binary"

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Astronomers have conducted photometric observations of the binary star system V0610 Virgo and found that it is a low-mass contact binary. The system consists of two stars with similar size and mass, sharing a common envelope of material. The observations also revealed a decrease in the orbital period variation trend, suggesting the potential for planet formation within the system. Further observations are needed to determine if V0610 Virgo could be a birthplace for extrasolar planets.
Topics:science#astronomical-observations#astronomy#binary-star-system#contact-binary#low-mass#v0610-virgo
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