Modelling of eclipsing binaries

W Ursae Majoris-type (W UMa-type) variable stars are contact eclipsing binary stars whose evolution is unknown. Modelling to determine the physical parameters of as many W UMa-type variable stars as possible might provide some insight as to how these contact binaries form and evolve. The All Sky...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Skelton, Patricia Leigh
Other Authors: Smith, D.P. (Prof.)
Format: Others
Language:en
Published: 2010
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10500/3099