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Astronomers can identify binary by

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Astronomers can identify a binary system that includes just one see-able star, noticing effects on the dull star, on its brighter side, making a 'wobble'.

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Astronomers can often identify a binary system that includes only one visible star by observing the effects on the dim star's what on its brighter companion, causing a 'wobble'.
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