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Vogel,[17] with the Potsdam spectrograph,
                                         actually found that the luminous star is re-
                                         ceding before each eclipse, and approaching
                                         us after each eclipse; thus entirely support-
                                         ing Goodricke’s opinion. There are many
                                         variables of the Algol type, and informa-
                                         tion is steadily accumulating. But all vari-
                                         able stars do not suffer the sudden varia-
                                         tions of Algol. There are many types, and
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