Seventh circle theorem

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Seventh circle theorem:

(I find this one the oddest and most unexpected theorem of them all!!)
What's the connection between the two angles α and β?

You can use the cursor to move the point E around the circumference, but it doesn't change much, does it?
So you can try moving point F around the circumference, and hence alter the angles.
The connection between angles α and β should be clear!
Moving point C changes the position of the tangents.
Moving points A or B changes the size of the circle.

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Seventh circle theorem

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