How do we calculate the magnitude of a system with binary stars?

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The calculation of the magnitude of a system with binary stars involves knowing the individual magnitudes of the stars within the binaries. If there are k binary systems, the total magnitude can be derived from the individual magnitudes of the stars involved. This method requires precise data on each star's brightness to ensure accurate results. The discussion emphasizes the necessity of detailed information regarding the number of binaries and their respective star magnitudes for effective calculations.

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How do we calculate the magnitude of a system composed by some binary systems of stars?
 
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You need to give us more information. *Some* binary systems? How many? Just one binary, or multiple binaries?

Do you know the magnitudes of the individual stars in the binary or binaries?
 
Yeah, suppose we know the magnitude of all the stars and that the number of binary systems is k (can be one or more).
 

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