Modify Concept: Algol variable stars vs Eclipsing binary stars ?

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Modify Concept: Algol variable stars vs Eclipsing binary stars ? #324

Closed katieefrey closed 3 years ago

katieefrey commented 3 years ago

Name the concept in question Algol variable stars vs Eclipsing binary stars

Describe the change According to the Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics, these concepts are synonymous http://dictionary.obspm.fr/index.php?showAll=1&formSearchTextfield=Algol

rpoleski commented 3 years ago

I don't agree with that change. See GCVS definition of "EA Algol" or wikipedia page.

katieefrey commented 3 years ago

Thanks for the fast feedback on this! I was really surprised when I saw the definition of Algol-type variables was "The same as eclipsing binary stars, the prototype of which is Algol."