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Algol Eclipsing Binary 3D Explorer vs alternatives
The Algol Eclipsing Binary 3D Explorer shows the eclipse geometry and the matching light curve together in the browser - AAVSO and variable-star pages win for observing campaigns; research papers win for full spectroscopic and photometric datasets.
| Option | Strength | Access | Trade-off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Algol 3D (this page) | Orbit + live light curve together, phase scrub, view toggle | Free, in browser | Teaching approximation; not real photometry |
| AAVSO Beta Persei pages | Real observing campaigns and historical light-curve data | Free, community-run | No interactive 3D orbit scene |
| Eclipsing-binary research papers | Full spectroscopic and photometric solutions | Free/open-access, research-focused | No 3D teaching scene |
Key published figures
| Figure | Value |
|---|---|
| Orbital period | 2.867 days |
| Magnitude range | 2.1 to 3.4 |
| Primary eclipse duration | about 10 hours |
| Distance | about 90 light-years |
| Algol A / Algol B | ~3.17 / ~0.70 solar masses, B8V / K0IV |
Start with the step-by-step guide or when to use. Open the Algol Eclipsing Binary 3D Explorer.
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