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Q&A: Normal Stars, White Dwarf Stars, and Star Clusters

Q:
Sirius A & B
Sirius A & B
Sirius B is supposed to orbit Sirius A on a 50 year cycle--when did this 50th year last occur?

A:
Sirius B made its latest closest approach (periastron) to Sirius A in 1994.

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