<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>Periodic changes in celestial bodies provide astronomers with valuable insights into the universe, such as identifying binary systems or planets through variations in brightness.</li><li>Astronomers study sporadic alterations to understand planet formation and the solar system's evolution, utilizing statistical methods to analyze irregular observations.</li><li>Mathematical statisticians from North Carolina State University compared four methods for analyzing periodic changes, offering recommendations and limitations to guide observation astronomers.</li><li>The study's findings will aid astronomers in effectively assessing and understanding celestial bodies' periodic changes, contributing to a deeper comprehension of the galaxy's mysteries.</li></ul>

Periodic changes in celestial bodies give away the galaxy’s secrets

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