Aproximations to the radii of Roche lobes.
Abstract
Effective radii of Roche lobes were computed and are compared with the results of Kopal and of Pacyński. A convenient approximation is given, whose derivative is smooth and fairly accurate.
- Publication:
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The Astrophysical Journal
- Pub Date:
- May 1983
- DOI:
- 10.1086/160960
- Bibcode:
- 1983ApJ...268..368E
- Keywords:
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- Binary Stars;
- Celestial Mechanics;
- Orbital Elements;
- Roche Limit;
- Mass Ratios;
- Radii;
- Astrophysics