The Determination of a Light-Time Orbit.

view Abstract Citations (386) References Co-Reads Similar Papers Volume Content Graphics Metrics Export Citation NASA/ADS The Determination of a Light-Time Orbit. Irwin, John B. Abstract The apparent variation of period arising from the variation of distance of an eclipsing binary from the observer as a result of the gravitational attraction of a distant third component is considered. Woltjer's analytical method is extended and modified. Tables are presented which form the basis of a new graphical method which is both accurate and short. Publication: The Astrophysical Journal Pub Date: July 1952 DOI: 10.1086/145604 Bibcode: 1952ApJ...116..211I full text sources ADS | data products SIMBAD (3) Related Materials (1) Reprint: 1952PGLO....8...77I