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Most compact quadruple star system yet fits within an area the size of Jupiter's orbit
- March 4, 2026 at 5:20 PM
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Astronomers have reported observations of a rare star system consisting of one star orbiting a system of three more tightly bound stars. This quadruple star system is described in a new study, published in Nature Communications, as the most compact quadruple star system observed to date, with all four stars fitting into an area the size of Jupiter's orbit.
Originally published at Phys.org