Binary Stars
| Binary star | Orbital period |
|---|---|
| AM Canum Venaticorum | 17.146 minutes |
| Beta Lyrae AB | 12.9075 days |
| Alpha Centauri AB | 79.91 years |
| Proxima Centauri - Alpha Centauri AB | 500,000 years or more |
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