Astronomy C

[bhavjain]

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By how much is the oribital period of RX J0806.3+1527 decreasing each year?

[dcrxcode]

Let's revive this.

By how much is the oribital period of RX J0806.3+1527 decreasing each year?

1.2 milliseconds per year

[bhavjain]

Let's revive this.

By how much is the oribital period of RX J0806.3+1527 decreasing each year?

1.2 milliseconds per year

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[dcrxcode]

In about 700 million years, what will happen to the DSO shown in the image below?

http://www.universetoday.com/wp-content ... o1505a.jpg

[appleshake123]

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By how much is the oribital period of RX J0806.3+1527 decreasing each year?

Sorry if I'm stupid, but what is the relevance of RX JO806.3+1527 to this year? I do not believe it is one of the DSO's.

[UnprunedShrub]

Let's revive this.

By how much is the oribital period of RX J0806.3+1527 decreasing each year?

Sorry if I'm stupid, but what is the relevance of RX JO806.3+1527 to this year? I do not believe it is one of the DSO's.

Its just another name for HM Cancri

[bhavjain]

Let's revive this.

By how much is the oribital period of RX J0806.3+1527 decreasing each year?

Sorry if I'm stupid, but what is the relevance of RX JO806.3+1527 to this year? I do not believe it is one of the DSO's.

RX J0806.3+1527 is another name for HM Cancri if it helps.

[bhavjain]

In about 700 million years, what will happen to the DSO shown in the image below?

http://www.universetoday.com/wp-content ... o1505a.jpg

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The binary system at the core of Henize 2-428 will merge, forming a Type Ia supernova.

[appleshake123]

Let's revive this.

By how much is the oribital period of RX J0806.3+1527 decreasing each year?

Sorry if I'm stupid, but what is the relevance of RX JO806.3+1527 to this year? I do not believe it is one of the DSO's.

RX J0806.3+1527 is another name for HM Cancri if it helps.

Thank you.

[dcrxcode]

In about 700 million years, what will happen to the DSO shown in the image below?

http://www.universetoday.com/wp-content ... o1505a.jpg

The binary system at the core of Henize 2-428 will merge, forming a Type Ia supernova.

Yep, don't forget to hide! Your turn.