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Is a black hole eclipsing Epsilon Aurigae causing the mid-eclipse brightening due to lensing... like a flashlight?
No the Theory That a Black Hole is causing the Eclipsing of Epsilon Aurigae has been Discarded, Mainly because the Eclipsing companion does not show the characteristics of a Black Hole.
the accepted Model for the companion is that its a Binary Star system surrounded by a immense disk consisting of dust and that a "Central Opening Lay" in the disc is causing the sudden Brightness increase mid way through an eclipse.
The Exact Nature of the Eclipsing Component is currently unclear, and there are Many Theories Explaining what it actually is.
you can read a comprehensive article about the Epsilon Aurigae system on AAVO (American Association of Variable Star Observers) Website.
http://www.aavso.org/vstar/vsots/eps_aur.shtml
Read More about it on Wikipedia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epsilon_Aurigae
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What has the author Ulf Sinnerstad written?
Ulf Sinnerstad has written: 'Photoelectric observations of [zeta] Aurigae during the eclipse, 1963-1964' -- subject(s): Astronomical photometry, Eclipsing binaries
How big is Almaaz?
Epsilon Aurigae (Almaaz) is a star in the constellation Auriga.It has a diameter about 135 times that of our Sun.
Who is David Thomas Anderson?
Thomas David Anderson was a Scottish amateur astronomer. He is credited to be the discoverer of two nova's, the Nova Aurigae 1892 and Nova Persei 1901.
What is a more accurate approximation of the distance between the Earth and the star Epsilon Aurigae than 2000 ly?
It seems that the distance is currently not known with a greater accuracy than this.
What type of star is sadatoni?
Sadatoni, also known as Zeta Aurigae, is a binary star . So, one star is a bright giant or a supergiant. It's companion is a main-sequence star.
What is the magnitude of theta aur?
The magnitude of Theta Aurigae (θ Aur) is approximately +3.7. It is a binary star system located in the constellation Auriga. The primary component is a bright giant star, and its relatively high brightness allows it to be easily seen with the naked eye.
What type of star is almaaz?
Since Almaaz, also known as Epsilon Aurigae is a binary star, meaning two stars in one, it is both a yellow dwarf and a blue giant causing a slight whitish tint to both stars. You can find Almaaz in the Auriga constellation.
What is the luminsity of epsilon auigae?
Epsilon Aurigae, a binary star system, has a luminosity estimated to be around 5,000 times that of the Sun. It is primarily known for its unique characteristics, including a long eclipse period caused by the interaction with a large, obscuring disk of material surrounding the system's companion star. This high luminosity contributes to its visibility and significance in astronomical studies.
What type of star is Capella?
Capella is a binary star system composed of two main-sequence stars that are part of the Auriga constellation. Both stars are classified as G-type stars, similar to our Sun, and are relatively close to Earth at a distance of about 42.9 light-years.
What did the Roman Charioteers wear?
Originally there were two factions (teams) of charioteers (aurigae) who wore red and white respectively. Red was sacred to Mars or summer and white was sacred to the Zephyrs or winter. Later two more factions were created. They wore green and blue respectively. Green was dedicated to Mother Earth or spring and blue was dedicated to the sky and sea or autumn. The emperor Domitian introduced two new factions, the Purples and the Golds, but they were discontinued after his death. The aurigae wore died tunics. They wound strips of leather or linen around their legs and arms as protection. Tight strips of leather wrapped their torso and were laced up on the chest as protection from the reigns. Four quite heavy reigns were wrapped around the torso, just above the waist. The helmets were made of felt or leather.
What are some stars that orbit other stars?
When two stars orbit one another it is referred to as a binary star system. Some examples of binary star systems are Albiero in the constellation Cygnus, Sirius located in Canis Major, and Epsilon Aurigae in the constellation Auriga. Another example of a binary star system, which is in close proximity to our solar system (11.7 +/-0.3 Ly), is Gliese A and B, which are the host of a super-earth exoplanet.
What did charioteers do?
Originally there were two factions (teams) of charioteers (aurigae) who wore red and white respectively. Red was sacred to Mars or summer and white was sacred to the Zephyrs or winter. Later two more factions were created. They wore green and blue respectively. Green was dedicated to Mother Earth or spring and blue was dedicated to the sky and sea or autumn. The emperor Domitian introduced two new factions, the Purples and the Golds, but they were discontinued after his death. The aurigae wore died tunics. They wound strips of leather or linen around their legs and arms as protection. Tight strips of leather wrapped their torso and were laced up on the chest as protection from the reigns. Four quite heavy reigns were wrapped around the torso, just above the waist. The helmets were made of felt or leather.
