#binary_star__binary__double_star a system of two stars that revolve around each other under their mutual gravitation
supertype: star (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
instance: Aldebaran Algol Alpha_Centauri Antares Epsilon_Aurigae Procyon Rigel Vega
subtype: Altair double star 15.7 light years from Earth; the brightest star in the Aquila constellation
subtype: Sirius__Dog_Star__Canicula__Sothis the brightest star in the sky; in Canis Major
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