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StellarSim

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Interactive Binary Star System Simulator

Discover the fascinating world of binary stars through hands-on simulation. Learn orbital dynamics, explore the mysterious Kozai-Lidov effect, and understand how multiple star systems dance through space.

Interactive Learning

Voice Guidance

Real Astrophysics

🎯 Quick Start Guide

New to binary star systems? Click the "Teacher" buttons for voice explanations, or use "❓ Quick Help" for instant guidance!

System Controls

System Geometry

Inclination Angle (i)

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90°

Longitude of Ascending Node (Ω)

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0°

Binary System 1

Binary Separation (a₁)

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1.00 AU

Mass A (M₁ₐ)

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1.00 M☉

Mass B (M₁ᵦ)

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1.00 M☉

Eccentricity (e₁)

ⓘ

0.10

Argument of Periapsis (ω₁)

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0°

Binary System 2

Binary Separation (a₂)

ⓘ

1.00 AU

Mass A (M₂ₐ)

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1.00 M☉

Mass B (M₂ᵦ)

ⓘ

1.00 M☉

Eccentricity (e₂)

ⓘ

0.10

Argument of Periapsis (ω₂)

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0°

System Configuration

System Separation (D)

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10.00 AU

Initial Phase Offset

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0°

Advanced Parameters

Stellar Radius Factor

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1.00x

Include Tidal Effects

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Include GR Corrections

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3D System Visualization

Zoom:100%

Focus:

Use mouse wheel to zoom • Focus mode shows individual binaries up close

StellarSim

System Controls

System Geometry

Binary System 1

Binary System 2

System Configuration

Advanced Parameters

3D System Visualization

Phase Space Evolution

Long-term Evolution