Theoretical Orbits of Planets in Binary Star Systems
Animation of "ice-cream-spoon" orbit
Red = planet, Blue = parent star, Yellow = other star
Click on black area to start or stop. Click refresh or reload button to restart. Click here to show trails
The java applet used for this animation is public domain by Bob Jenkins. See http://burtleburtle.net/bob/java/orbit/index.html for details
Copyright 2001 S.Edgeworth