Algol
a star of the second magnitude in the constellation Perseus: the first known and most famous eclipsing binary star.
Origin of Algol
1- Also called Demon Star.
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Other definitions for ALGOL (2 of 2)
a computer language in which information is expressed in algebraic notation and according to the rules of Boolean algebra.
Origin of ALGOL
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How to use Algol in a sentence
To Goodricke, however, is due the rediscovery of Algol's variability.
Half-hours with the Telescope | Richard A. ProctorIt is an Algol star in that its light remains constant between the eclipses.
It might therefore be supposed that we have here a star of the Algol or Beta Lyr type.
This dark star sometimes comes between Algol and the observer and cuts off the light.
Young Folks' Library, Volume XI (of 20) | VariousRoberts, in South Africa, has done splendid work on the periods of variables of the Algol type.
History of Astronomy | George Forbes
British Dictionary definitions for Algol (1 of 2)
/ (ˈælɡɒl) /
the second brightest star in Perseus, the first known eclipsing binary. Visual magnitude: 2.2–3.5; period: 68.8 hours; spectral type (brighter component): B8V
Origin of Algol
1British Dictionary definitions for Algol (2 of 2)
/ (ˈælɡɒl) /
a computer programming language designed for mathematical and scientific purposes; a high-level language
Origin of Algol
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