Additional Info

• ID Code: E2-46
• Purpose: Illustrate the orbits of stars in an eclipsing binary.
• Description: The model consists of two spheres, each representing a star, which are mounted on the ends of a dowel rod. The rod can be rotated, showing how eclipses can occur and at what period the orbital velocities of the stars can be found.
• Availability: Available
• References: REFERENCES: (PIRA 8B10.10)
• Loc codes: E2, FS2