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Binary Star System 3D Explorer vs alternatives
The Binary Star System 3D Explorer focuses on two published pairs and the shared barycenter in the browser - planetarium apps win for sky angles, textbooks win for derivation detail.
| Option | Strength | Access | Trade-off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binary Star System 3D (this page) | Sirius + Alpha Cen presets, live barycenter | Free, in browser | No sky angles / no Proxima |
| Planetarium apps (Stellarium etc.) | Full-sky positions and epochs | Free or paid | Weaker barycenter teaching view |
| Textbook two-body chapter | Derivations and problem sets | Book / courseware | No interactive 3D orbit |
Start with the step-by-step guide, or see when to use the explorer. Open the Binary Star System 3D Explorer.
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