The phrase
"binary asteroids" refers to a pair of asteroids that orbit around a common center of gravity, much like a pair of dancing partners. They are called "binary" because they have two components that are connected to each other by their gravitational pull.
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Synonyms for individual words can be found below.
«binary»
«asteroid»
Sentences with «binary asteroids»
- This is the first known binary asteroid also classified as a comet. (sciencedaily.com)
- Their computer simulations of binary asteroids hitting Earth often result in a single crater (see images at right). (newscientist.com)
- If binary asteroids can form single craters, then Earth is more likely to be hit by a pair of objects in future than our planet's crater record would suggest. (newscientist.com)
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