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Algol has been visible in the night sky for over 300 million years. It would have been seen by the first creatures who looked up into the night sky.

So no one can be said to have discovered Algol.

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Which star is largest Sirius or Algol?

Sirius is larger than Algol. Sirius is a binary star system with Sirius A being the larger star with about twice the mass of the Sun, while Algol is a triple star system with the main star being smaller than Sirius A.


What is the absolute brightness of algol?

Algol or the Demon star is a star in the constellation Perseus.It has an apparent magnitude (as seen from Earth) of 2.12 or an absolute magnitude of -0.15.See related link for more information.


Are the stars Algol and Rigel the same color?

No, Algol and Rigel are not the same color. Algol, a binary star system, primarily consists of a blue-white giant and has a spectral type of B8, giving it a bluish hue. In contrast, Rigel is a blue supergiant with a spectral type of B8 Ia, also appearing blue but is much brighter and larger than Algol. The differences in their sizes and luminosities contribute to their distinct appearances in the night sky.


How can you explain the Algol paradox?

In some binary systems, the less-massive star has become a giant, while the more-massive star is still on the main sequence. If higher-mass stars evolve faster than lower-mass stars, how do the lower-mass stars in such binaries manage to leave the main sequence first? This is called the Algol paradox, after the binary system Algol.


What is the Algol paradox?

In many binary stars, there can be a flow of material between the two stars, disturbing the normal process of stellar evolution. As the flow progresses, the evolutionary stage of the stars will advance, even as the relative masses change. Eventually, the originally more massive star will reach the next stage in its evolution despite having lost much of its mass to its companion.