Is it possible to have two suns for a planet in any solar system?

Question

Is it possible to have two suns for a planet in any solar system?

Answer 1

Binary solar systems are known and id'd all the time. One star is dominant and the other will be subservient. Because both are moving in three dimensional space time, it follows that one will dominate the other drawing it closer to its own mass and therefore gravity. That creates a problem for orbits of planets surrounding the binary system.

However, it is possible to have a binary system with equipose, and therefore sufficient rotational value to allow other planets to orbit in a clear and even pattern.

Answer 2

Doubtful.  The orbit for such a planet would likely be unstable.

Answer 3

Yeah..............

SOME STARS DO REVOLVE AROUND EACH OTHER.........

Then why cant they have planets...........

But the real problem lies in definition of Planets........................

THE NEW DEFINITION PREVENTS ANY '' PLANET'' OUTSIDE OUR SOLAR SYSTEM TO BE CALLED A PLANET.............

So you can say no.....................

YOU DECIDE ................YES OR NO........................

Answer 4

I've heard a lot of good responses to why it would be difficult, or unlikely.  But nothing which states why it would be impossible.

For example, consider two suns, one much larger than the other.  Over time, it's probably the small sun will be absorbed.  But between now and then, why wouldn't a planet easily orbit around the massive sun, with the small sun tugging on it like our moon?  Is that still considered two suns, one much larger than the other?  Depending on the ratio, the small sun is nothing more than a pertubation to the ideal case of a planet and sun.

Answer 5

Sure, we know that most stars in the galaxy are members of multiple star systems, and that it is quite possible for a planet to form in a multiple star system. The orbits of these planets would be very interesting, and in some cases chaotic.

Answer 6

its doubt full because gravitational acceleration of two stars can break the planet into two parts

Answer 7

I am not sure what you mean by "in any solar system" but yes it is possible to have a solar system with two suns (called a binary system) and with one or more planets.

The move around in rather complex patterns, but it is possible.

I think one has been observed, but I don't know the name/location (seem to remember reading about it in a magazine)

Maybe another poster knows the name.

If your deeply interested in an example, maybe repost in the astronomy section. There are some good experts over there who could probably give you a link.

In short, yes it's possible and (I think) it's been observed.

bye for now!

Answer 8

Yes, many extrasolar planets have been detected by how they perturb the stars' motion and/or luminosity as they pass in front. Such systems with two or more suns have been found.

Answer 9

A solar system with two suns is called a binary system, and there are many who argue that we, ourselves, live in one.  Jupiter radiates more energy than it receives from the Sun.  The explanation for this that is currently in vogue is that the planet is contracting ever so slightly, which generates heat that must be radiated away in addition to the energy received from the Sun.  Others propose that eventually Jupiter will gain enough mass through accretion to enable it th ignite the fusion reactions of a true star, and become a brown dwarf.