scholarly journals The changing spectrum and orbital motion of the SMC Wolf-Rayet binary HD 5980

1995 ◽  
Vol 163 ◽  
pp. 254-255
Author(s):  
R.H. Barbá ◽  
V.S. Niemela
Keyword(s):  
Line Width ◽  
Spectral Type ◽  
Orbital Motion ◽  
Emission Lines ◽  
Secondary Component ◽  
Published Data ◽  
Remarkable Change ◽  
Eclipsing Binary ◽  
Spectroscopic Observations ◽  
Type Spectrum

Optical spectroscopic observations of the eclipsing binary WR star HD 5980 in the SMC, obtained during different epochs, show a remarkable change of the WR type spectrum from spectral type WN3-4 to WN7-8. Radial velocities of the WR emission lines from spectra obtained in August 1992, indicate an orbital motion corresponding to the secondary component which is in front of the system during the primary eclipse. We compare the RV curves and phase-dependent line-width variations observed in 1992 with previously published data.

scholarly journals Call H and K Emission in the Secondary Component of U Cephei

1988 ◽  
Vol 108 ◽  
pp. 219-220
Author(s):  
Akira Okazaki ◽  
Yasuhisa Nakamura ◽  
Jun-Ichi Katahira
Keyword(s):  
Emission Lines ◽  
Secondary Component ◽  
Eclipsing Binary ◽  
Image Tube ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Spectroscopic Observations ◽  
The Third ◽  
Total Eclipse ◽  
Hot Corona ◽  
Made In

U Cephei (V = 6.8–9.0, P = 2.493 d) is an eclipsing binary consisting of a B7V primary and a G8III-IV secondary component. This binary is one of the semidetached Algol systems showing soft X-ray emission which is probably associated with a hot corona surrounding the secondary component (White and Marshall 1983).We made spectroscopic observations of U Cep with the coudé image-tube spectrograph of the 1.9-m telescope at Okayama Astrophysical Observatory on October 14, 1986. We obtained four spectrograms with a dispersion of 16 Å mm-1 covering λ λ3700—4300 Å during the primary eclipse. The first two exposures were made in a total eclipse, while the last two were slightly after the third contact. The CaII H and K emission lines appear clearly in all the spectrograms. Figure 1 represents an intensity tracing of one of these spectrograms.

scholarly journals Ultraviolet Variability of AX Persei

1988 ◽  
Vol 103 ◽  
pp. 303-304
Author(s):  
Joanna Mikolajewska
Keyword(s):  
Optical Spectra ◽  
Radial Velocities ◽  
Roche Lobe ◽  
Emission Lines ◽  
Eclipsing Binary ◽  
Spectroscopic Observations ◽  
Photometric And Spectroscopic Observations ◽  
Red Giant

Recent photometric and spectroscopic observations suggest AX Per might be an eclipsing binary with a period of about 682 days (Kenyon 1986 and references therein). The analysis of optical spectra taken during 1979-1986 has shown periodic minima in all observed permitted lines and a lack of any periodicity in the forbidden lines (Mikolajewska 1987; Mikolajewska & lijima 1987). A comparison of the available radial velocities with these intensity variations shows that the behaviour of emission lines is consistent with the eclipse interpretation, however the minima (especially in HI and HeI) are too broad to be consistent with eclipses even by a Roche lobe filling red giant. In the following, the UV behaviour of AX Per is analysed using IUE spectra collected during the period 1979-1984.

scholarly journals KIC 8553788: A pulsating Algol with an extreme mass ratio

2018 ◽  
Vol 616 ◽  
pp. A130 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Liakos
Keyword(s):  
Radial Velocity ◽  
Spectral Type ◽  
Primary Component ◽  
Photometric Data ◽  
Light Curves ◽  
Secondary Component ◽  
Mass Ratio ◽  
Eclipsing Binary ◽  
Detached Binaries ◽  
Absolute Parameters

Context. The present research paper focuses on the eclipsing binary KIC 8553788 which belongs to two different types of binary systems regarding its physical properties. In particular, it is one of the 71 oscillating stars of Algol-type that have been discovered so far and one of the six that have been published based on high-cadence photometric data of the Kepler mission. In addition, it is one of the four semi-detached binaries of the group of R CMa-type systems, while its pulsating component has the fourth fastest frequency among the δ Scuti stars-members of semi-detached binaries. Detailed light curves as well as spectroscopic and pulsation analyses are presented, while possible explanation scenarios for the evolution of the system involving past mass transfer, mass loss, and/or angular momentum loss due to the presence of a tertiary component are discussed. Aims. The goal of the study is to extract the pulsational characteristics of the oscillating star of the system, to estimate the absolute parameters of its components, and to provide a possible explanation for its extreme evolutionary status. Methods. Ground-based spectroscopic observations using the 2.3 m “Aristarchos” telescope were obtained and used for the estimation of the spectral type of the primary component and to model the light curves of the system with higher certainty. The short-cadence photometric data provided by the Kepler mission were analysed using standard eclipsing binary modelling techniques, while Fourier analysis was applied on their residuals aiming to reveal the properties of the intrinsic oscillations. The resulting photometric model was combined with a published radial velocity curve to obtain accurate absolute parameters for the components of the system. Results. The results show that the primary component of the system is of A8 spectral type, has a mass of 1.6 M⊙, and a radius of 2 R⊙. It is a relatively fast pulsator of δ Scuti type that oscillates in 89 frequency modes with the dominant one being 58.26 cycles day−1. On the other hand, the secondary component has a mass of only 0.07 M⊙, a radius of 1 R⊙, and a temperature of 4400 K. In addition, it was found to be magnetically active with migrating cool spots on its surface. Conclusions. KIC 8553788, according to its geometrical configuration and its pulsational properties, belongs to the group of oscillating stars of Algol type, while according to its very low mass ratio and its relatively short orbital period belongs also to the group of R CMa stars. If confirmed by radial velocity data of the secondary component, the system would have the lowest mass ratio that has ever been found in semi-detached systems and could therefore be considered as one of the most extreme cases.

The Eclipsing Binary WX Eridani

1979 ◽  
Vol 46 ◽  
pp. 385
Author(s):  
M.B.K. Sarma ◽  
K.D. Abhankar
Keyword(s):  
Light Curve ◽  
Spectral Type ◽  
Orbital Period ◽  
Primary Component ◽  
Light Curves ◽  
Absorption Feature ◽  
Primary Star ◽  
Eclipsing Binary ◽  
The Times ◽  
Phase Angles

AbstractThe Algol-type eclipsing binary WX Eridani was observed on 21 nights on the 48-inch telescope of the Japal-Rangapur Observatory during 1973-75 in B and V colours. An improved period of P = 0.82327038 days was obtained from the analysis of the times of five primary minima. An absorption feature between phase angles 50-80, 100-130, 230-260 and 280-310 was present in the light curves. The analysis of the light curves indicated the eclipses to be grazing with primary to be transit and secondary, an occultation. Elements derived from the solution of the light curve using Russel-Merrill method are given. From comparison of the fractional radii with Roche lobes, it is concluded that none of the components have filled their respective lobes but the primary star seems to be evolving. The spectral type of the primary component was estimated to be F3 and is found to be pulsating with two periods equal to one-fifth and one-sixth of the orbital period.

scholarly journals V 3903 Sagitarii: A Main-Sequence (07V+09V) Detached Eclipsing Binary

1993 ◽  
Vol 137 ◽  
pp. 371-373
Author(s):  
L.P.R. Vaz ◽  
N.C.S. Cunha ◽  
E.F. Vieira ◽  
M.L.M. Myrrha
Keyword(s):  
Main Sequence ◽  
Eclipsing Binary ◽  
Spectroscopic Observations ◽  
Photometric And Spectroscopic Observations ◽  
Absolute Dimensions

AbstractPhotometric and spectroscopic observations of V3903 Sgr are analyzed, and absolute dimensions (masses and radii) are determined to a precision better then 3%.

scholarly journals H2 Emission from External Galaxies

1992 ◽  
Vol 150 ◽  
pp. 103-107
Author(s):  
Kimiaki Kawara
Keyword(s):  
Uv Radiation ◽  
Supernova Remnants ◽  
Emission Lines ◽  
Hot Stars ◽  
Shock Excitation ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Spectroscopic Observations ◽  
Near Ir ◽  
Bare Nucleus ◽  
External Galaxies

2 μm spectroscopic observations by many authors have revealed significant rotation-vibrational H2 emission is widespread from starburst to bare nucleus galaxies. Near-IR H2 emission lines can arise from various excitation sources: UV radiation by hot stars, shock excitation by supernova remnants or AGN driven winds, and UV/X-ray radiation by an AGN. In this review recent data will be compared with such H2 excitation models.

scholarly journals Spectroscopic Observations of the Early-Type Contact Binary AW Lacertae

1989 ◽  
Vol 107 ◽  
pp. 354-354
Author(s):  
Y. Nakamura ◽  
A. Okazaki ◽  
J. Katahira
Keyword(s):  
Spectral Type ◽  
Variable Stars ◽  
Radial Velocities ◽  
Early Type ◽  
Mass Ratio ◽  
Photometric Analysis ◽  
Spectroscopic Observations ◽  
Type Contact ◽  
Contact Binary ◽  
Photometric Solution

Abstract.Spectroscopic observations were performed of the early-type contact binary AW Lac with an image-intensified coude spectrograph of 1.9−m telescope at the Okayama Astro-physical Observatory. A total of twenty-two spectra covering blue region with a dispersion of 16 Amm−1 have been secured on Kodak IIa-O baked plates. In every spectra sharp interstellar Call H,K lines are clearly seen. The spectral type of AW Lac has been estimated as early B, which substantially confirms the one adopted in the photometric analysis by Jiang et al. (1983) and is diffrent from A0 listed in General Catalogue of Variable Stars (Kholopov et al. 1985). Contrary to the suggestion by the photometric solution of Jiang et al., no definite secondary lines could be separated, though some indications of light contamination due to the secondary component are surely observed. This would imply that the light ratio of the components should be somewhat smaller than that derived by photometric analysis. No emission features appeared either. The measurement of radial velocities of the primary component for the orbital elements was made for twenty spectra by a conventional method. It was difficult to measure the radial velocities because the lines are quite broadened and deformed. Hence the measured values for the radial velocities should be regarded as rather preliminary. The derived spectroscopic elements, combined with the photometric data, give the absolute dimensions of the system for each assumed mass ratio q. For q = 1, being the adopted photometric solution by Jiang et al., we obtain too small value for the primary’s mass, comparing with its spectral type. For the mass ratio as small as q = 0.6, we can obtain a reasonable value for the mass of the primary. However, in order to get more definite conclusion the cross-correlation method would be more appropriate for the spectroscopic analysis of this system.

scholarly journals Interacting Binaries as Be Stars

1987 ◽  
Vol 92 ◽  
pp. 451-455
Author(s):  
Mirek J. Plavec
Keyword(s):  
Spectral Type ◽  
Binary Stars ◽  
Emission Lines ◽  
Close Binary ◽  
High Electron ◽  
Be Stars ◽  
Close Binary Stars ◽  
High Ionization ◽  
Mass Outflow ◽  
Balmer Lines

AbstractSemidetached close binary stars of the Algol type often have primary components of spectral type A0 or earlier and display emission at Hα (sometimes also at higher Balmer lines). They are therefore Be stars. Many binaries of this type are not eclipsing and must look like “ordinary” Be stars. We have discovered high-ionization emission lines of N V, C IV, Si IV, Fe III, etc. in the ultraviolet spectra of totally eclipsing Algols. They probably originate in circumstellar turbulent regions at fairly high electron temperatures, of the order of 100 000 K. They are not detectable in most non-eclipsing systems, but may be there and may play an important role in the dynamics of accretion and mass outflow from the systems.

scholarly journals ASAS census of twins

2020 ◽  
Vol 496 (3) ◽  
pp. 2605-2612
Author(s):  
Volkan Bakış ◽  
Zeki Eker ◽  
Oğuzhan Sarı ◽  
Gökhan Yücel ◽  
Eda Sonbaş
Keyword(s):  
Spectral Type ◽  
Binary Stars ◽  
Binary Systems ◽  
Eclipsing Binaries ◽  
Physical Parameters ◽  
Eclipsing Binary ◽  
Type Distribution ◽  
Eclipsing Binary Stars ◽  
Detached Binaries

ABSTRACT Twin binaries were identified among the eclipsing binaries with δ > –30° listed in the All Sky Automated Survey (ASAS) catalogue. In addition to the known twin binaries in the literature, 68 new systems have been identified and photometric and spectroscopic observations were done. Colour, spectral type, temperature, ratio of radii and masses of the components have been derived and are presented. Including 12 twin binary systems that exist in both ASAS and the catalogue of absolute parameters of detached eclipsing binary stars, a total of 80 twin detached binary systems have been statistically studied. A comparison of the spectral type distribution of the twins with those of detached eclipsing binary stars in the ASAS database shows that the spectral type distribution of twins is similar to that of detached systems. This result has been interpreted as indicating that there is no special formation mechanism for twins compared to normal detached binaries. As a result of our case study for HD 154010, a twin binary, we present the precise physical parameters of the system.

scholarly journals New Wolf-Rayet Binaries

1991 ◽  
Vol 143 ◽  
pp. 201-206 ◽  
Author(s):  
Virpi S. Niemela
Keyword(s):  
Radial Velocity ◽  
Binary Systems ◽  
Orbital Motion ◽  
Elliptic Orbit ◽  
Emission Lines

Preliminary radial velocity orbits are presented for three binary systems containing Wolf-Rayet stars, namely Sk-71° 34 in the LMC, and WR8 and WR98 in our galaxy. Sk-71° 34 is found to be a WN3 + O6 double-lined binary with an elliptic orbit of period about 34 days. WR8 and WR98 both have WN type spectra with carbon lines. In WR8 the N and C lines appear to move in antiphase, while in WR98 all emission lines have the same orbital motion.

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