Can Two-Star Systems Like Tatooine’s Exist?

In Star Wars, the planet Tatooine has two suns. Is a double sunset a work of fiction, or is a binary star system possible? Get 15% off http://www.domain.com's domain names and web hosting when you use coupon code DNEWS at checkout! Read More: We've Discovered a Binary Star System Whose Planet Is in Stable Orbit http://io9.com/weve-discovered-a-binary-star-system-whose-planet-is-in-1599753945 “We've found a frozen, rocky planet orbiting one of its two parent binary stars in a stable Earth-like orbit.” New studies give strong boost to binary-star formation theory http://www.astronomy.com/news/2014/01/new-studies-give-strong-boost-to-binary-star-formation-theory “Clues support the idea that double-star systems form when a disk of gas and dust whirling around one young star fragments, forming another new star in orbit with the first.” Astrophile: Binary stars that form like fraternal twins http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn24866-astrophile-binary-stars-that-form-like-fraternal-twins.html#.VUPa4a3BzGc “Some argue binaries are like twins, whether identical – beginning their existence as one entity and dividing in two early on – or fraternal – both forming from scratch in the same proto-stellar disc.” Earthlike 'Star Wars' Tatooines may be common http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/03/150330082532.htm “Now, mathematical simulations show that Earthlike, solid planets such as Tatooine likely exist and may be widespread.” ____________________ DNews is dedicated to satisfying your curiosity and to bringing you mind-bending stories & perspectives you won't find anywhere else! New videos twice daily. Watch More DNews on TestTube http://testtube.com/dnews Subscribe now! http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=dnewschannel DNews on Twitter http://twitter.com/dnews Trace Dominguez on Twitter https://twitter.com/tracedominguez Julia Wilde on Twitter https://twitter.com/julia_sci DNews on Facebook https://facebook.com/DiscoveryNews DNews on Google+ http://gplus.to/dnews Discovery News http://discoverynews.com Download the TestTube App: http://testu.be/1ndmmMq