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Techniques for Observing Binaries in Other Galaxies

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  23 April 2012

Alceste Z. Bonanos*
Affiliation:
National Observatory of Athens, Institute of Astronomy & Astrophysics, I. Metaxa & Vas. Pavlou, Palaia Penteli 15236, Greece email: [email protected]
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Abstract

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I present an overview of the techniques used for detecting and following up binaries in nearby galaxies and present the current census of extragalactic binaries, with a focus on eclipsing systems. The motivation for looking in other galaxies is the use of eclipsing binaries as distance indicators and as probes of the most massive stars.

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Copyright © International Astronomical Union 2012

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