eclipsing variable


noun Astronomy.

a variable star whose changes in brightness are caused by periodic eclipses of two stars in a binary system.
Also called eclipsing binary.

Origin of eclipsing variable

First recorded in 1920–25; eclipse + -ing2

British Dictionary definitions for eclipsing binary

eclipsing binary

eclipsing variable


noun

a binary star whose orbital plane lies in or near the line of sight so that one component is regularly eclipsed by its companion See also variable star

Scientific definitions for eclipsing binary

eclipsing binary
[ ĭ-klĭpsĭng ]

See under binary star.