Binary star revolving arround center of mass

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Start date Jul 16, 2013
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Binary Binary star Center Center of mass Mass Star

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Binary stars revolve around their common center of mass due to gravitational interactions, with their motion being relative to each other rather than an absolute frame of reference. The discussion raises the question of whether Type II supernovae could produce a stellar wind post-explosion, suggesting that traditional definitions of stellar winds may not apply in this context. It is noted that neutron stars or black holes formed from these supernovae do not generate stellar winds in the conventional sense. The complexities of stellar dynamics and the aftermath of supernovae highlight the unique behaviors of these astronomical phenomena. Understanding these interactions is crucial for comprehending the lifecycle of stars and their remnants.

Jul 16, 2013

point ohms

why the binary star revolving around center of mass ?
could type 2 supernova ever had a stellar wind after explosion ?

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Jul 16, 2013

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Since there is no such thing as absolute motion, the binary star motion concerns these stars relative to each other.

Jul 16, 2013

Drakkith

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point ohms said:

could type 2 supernova ever had a stellar wind after explosion ?

From the neutron star/black hole? Not in the traditional sense of what a stellar wind is.

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