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calenja
Dec 10, 2004, 03:40 AM
I am thinking about twin star system with 2 stars (similar in mass)
What would be a shape of planet orbit in these system? Is it possible existing 8-shaped orbit? Is it possible existing of planet in the centre of gravity in this system?

urmod4u
Dec 10, 2004, 06:57 AM
No, these configurations are not stable.
If a planet would be part of the system, it most probably would orbit around one of the stars.
However, it's widely accepted that dual star systems have no planets.

Stronghold
Jun 30, 2005, 02:35 PM
I agree with the master expert. The fields of gravity would be unstable thus making a path of orbit impossible. BUT on the other hand if the stars gravity pull was equal this might create a equal pull to both stars and if a "planet" got stuck in this it could remain their.