Most compact quadruple star system yet fits within an area the size of Jupiter's orbit
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March 4, 2026
Astronomers have reported observations of a rare star system consisting of one star orbiting a system of three more tightly bound stars. This quadruple star system is described in a new study, published in Nature Communications, as the most compact quadruple star system observed to date, with all four stars fitting into an area the size of Jupiter's orbit.
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Originally published on Phys.org on 3/4/2026