食双星仙女座RT And的视向速度和测光研究

本文发表了食双星RT And的1984—1985年期间的视向速度观测。依据点源模型获得了一组新的分光轨道解。轨道根数分别是:V_(01)=-1.0公里/秒;V_(02)=+5.0公里/秒;K_1=131.4公里/秒;K_2=168.4公里/秒;T_0=HJD2,445,977.0997。q_(sp)=m_2/m_1=0.780。结合文献中的资料,使用Wilson Devinney方法,对视向速度和测光观测作联合求解,得到了该双星的绝对参量:A=3.80R_⊙;R=1.14R_⊙;R=1.05R_⊙;M_1=1.05M_⊙;M_2=0.81M_⊙;L_1=1.78L_⊙;L_2=0.54L_⊙;M_(V_1)=4.14~m;M_(V_2)=5.65~m;距离估算为50pc。主伴星均有主序演化效应。     

大熊座AA的测光和分光联合解

本文就作者在1987和1986年分别取得的AA UMa测光和视向速度资料,利用Wilson-Devinney程序作联合求解,得到AA UMa的光变曲线和视向速度之联合解参数。其中加权质比q=1.8157±0.0099;绝对参量分别为:M_1=0.85M_⊙,M_2=1.55M_⊙,A=3.39R_⊙,R_1=1.14R_⊙和R_2=1.50R_⊙;过相接度f=0.15±0.01。根据作者获得的六个极小时刻及文献中前人的结果,本文给出了AA UMa的新的历元公式: Min.I(J.D.Hel.)=2,446,885.1119+0~d.46812583E.     

激变食变星Ⅲ.AC Cancri

AC Cnc是周期为7~h13~m的类新星食变星。由于AC Cnc是双谱食双星,而且具有较对称的食,所以在对激变食变星的系统研究中,我们选择了该双星来进行观测。本文利用拟合光变曲线的方法对AC Cnc进行了测光解分析、并得到轨道倾角i=74.5°±0.8°,白矮星质量M_1=0.74±0.07M_⊙,晚型星质量M_2=0.97±0.08M_⊙。AC Cnc中吸积盘的径向温度分布可以近似地表示为T(r)∝r~(-0.5),吸积盘边缘温度为7600K。晚型星向白矮星的质量转移率大约为7×10~(-9)M_⊙yr~(-1)。AC Cnc的距离近似地等于500±100pc。     

食双星的分光轨道解:BD+37°2356

使用像管摄谱仪和Reticon探测器获得了WUMa型食双星BD+37°2356的高色散和高时间分辨率的光谱,并用交叉相关函数法测定了视向速度。本文首次给出了BD+37°2356的分光轨道解。在圆周运动的条件下,轨道根数测定为:系统的质心速度V_0=-5.3公里/秒;与测光主极小相应的时刻T_0=HJD 2,446,491.8518;视向速度曲线的半振幅K_1=105.1公里/秒;K_2=257.3公里/秒。两子星的光谱型十分相似,在MK系统中分类为F9V,小质量子星的光谱型略早些。两子星的质量比(m_2/m_1)为0.41,星等差(～B)为0.73。     

相接双星SW Lac的视向速度观测及其活动性的研究

本文发表了WUMa型相接双星SW Lac的1984年视向速度观测,它给出的新的分光质比q_(sp)=m_2/m_1=1.255±0.011。通过光变曲线观测和视向速度曲线观测的联合分析,得出改进了的双星绝对参量:M_1=0.78M_⊙,M_2=0.96M_⊙,R=0.91R_⊙和R_2=1.00R_⊙,在此基础上,对SW Lac双星的周期变化,可能的质量交流和损失,以及黑子活动等作了详细分析讨论。     

食双星的分光轨道解:AA UMa

使用像管摄谱仪和Reticon探测器获得了食双星AA UMa的高色散和高时间分辨率的光谱,并用交叉相关函数法测得其视向速度。从光谱特征来看,AA UMa是一对W UMa型食双星。本文首次给出了AA UMa的分光轨道解。在圆周运动的假设下,轨道根数测定为:P=0.468171天;T_0(相应于测光主极小时刻)=HJD2,446,520.4448;K_1=124.0公里/秒;K_2=227.7公里/秒。像其他一些使用本方法获得分光轨道解的食双星一样,AA UMa系统的质心速度没有能够唯一地确定,但是V_0=-34.8公里/秒可能是一个较好的估值。根据分光轨道根数,本文给出了新的测光历元公式:HJD Min I=2,446,520,4448(8)+0.468171(48)·E。AA UMa两子星的光谱型十分相似,与变星总表(GCVS)所列的GoV相一致。两子星的质量比为0.54,星等差为0.36(～B)     

类新星食变星PG1030+590的光电测光

PG1030+590是最近发现的类新星食变星。我们首先给出该双星系统的高速光电测光结果及U、B、V和R光变曲线。通过利用激变变星的模型对观测结果进行分析,我们求得其物理和几何参数:白矮星子星质量M_1=0.83±0.22M_⊙,晚型星子星质量M_2=0.35±0.06M_⊙,晓型星子星半径R_2=0.37±0.08R_⊙以及轨道倾角i=81°±2°。我们还利用两种不同方法求出围绕白矮星的吸积盘的半径R_d≈0.32R_⊙,并把这个结果与密近双星中吸积盘半径的各理论模型进行了比较。     

NSVS 2569022:a peculiar binary among W UMa stars with extremely small mass ratios

Photometric observations of the W UMa binary NSVS 2569022 are presented. The light curve solution reveals that both components are of F spectral type(temperatures T_1= T_2= 6100 K). NSVS2569022 undergoes a total eclipse of W subtype and the mass ratio is well-determined. Its extremely small value of only 0.077 implies that the target will probably experience instability and a possible merger. This value ranks NSVS 2569022 in sixth place among binaries with the smallest mass ratio.Based on an empirical relation of "period – total mass" for low mass-ratio binaries, we estimate the global parameters of NSVS 2569022: masses M_1= 1.17 M⊙and M_2= 0.09 M⊙; radii R_1= 1.19 R⊙and R_2= 0.38 R⊙; luminosities L_1= 1.73 L⊙and L_2= 0.17 L⊙. An analysis of the characteristics of binaries with extremely low-mass ratios is made. NSVS 2569022 turns out to be a peculiar binary among W UMa stars with extremely small mass ratios due to its unexpectedly small fill-out factor of only 0.014(slightly overcontact configuration).     

Long-term photometric study of a faint W UMa binary in the direction of M31

We carry out a re-analysis of the photometric data in R_cI_c bands which were taken during the Nainital Microlensing Survey from 1998 to 2002 with the aim to detect gravitational microlensing events in the direction of M31. Here, we do photometric analysis of a faint W UMa binary CSS_J004259.3 +410629 identified in the target field. The orbital period of this star is found to be 0.266402±0.000018 d.The photometric mass ratio, q,is found to be 0.28 ± 0.01. The photometric light curves are investigated using the Wilson-Devinney(WD) code and absolute parameters are determined using empirical relations which provide masses and radii of the binary as M_1 = 1.19 ± 0.09 M_☉,M_2 = 0.33 ± 0.02 M_⊙ and R_1=1.02±0.04 R_⊙,R_2 = 0.58 ±0.08 R_⊙ respectively based on R_c band data. Quite similar values are found by analyzing I_c band data. From the photometric light curve examination, the star is understood to be a low mass-ratio overcontact binary of A-subtype with a high fill-out factor of about 47%. The binary system is found to be located approximately at a distance of 2.64 ± 0.03 kpc having a separation of 2.01 ± 0.05 R_⊙ between the two components.     

Photometric studies of two W UMa type variables in the field of distant open cluster NGC 6866

We present photometric analysis of the two W UMa type binaries identified in the field of distant open star cluster NGC 6866. Although these systems, namely ID487 and ID494, were reported by Joshi et al., a detailed study of these stars has not been carried out before. The orbital periods of these stars are found to be 0.415110±0.000001 day and 0.366709±0.000004 day, respectively. Based on the photometric and infrared colors, we find their respective spectral types to be K0 and K3. The photometric light variations of both stars show the O'Connell effect which can be explained by employing a dark spot on the secondary components. The V and I band light curves are analyzed using the Wilson-Devinney(WD) code and relations given by Gazeas which yield radii and masses for the binary components of star ID487 of R_1= 1.24 ± 0.01R⊙, R_2 = 1.11 ± 0.02R⊙, and M_1 = 1.24 ± 0.02M⊙, M_2 = 0.96 ± 0.05M⊙and for star ID494 of R_1 = 1.22 ± 0.02R⊙, R_2 = 0.81 ± 0.01 R0 ⊙, and M_1 = 1.2± 0.06 M⊙, M_2 = 0.47 ± 0.01M⊙.     

A spectroscopic orbit for the two—Spectrum eclipsing binary RT Persei

Intensified Reticon spectra have been obtained at a high dispersion for the Algol system, RT Persei. They were measured by the cross-correlation technique. The spectroscopic elements, revised for the primary component and determined for the secondary for the first time, are: T₀ = HJD 2,446,038.9332, K₁ = 55.0, K₂ = 194.7, V₀ = −8.3 km/s. A mass ratio q = m₂/m₁ = 0.282 is deduced. A circular orbit is adopted. The spectrum of the primary is F5V, and the secondary is a subgiant. With the elements determined here and the published photometric parameters, the absolute dimensions of the binary are: A = 4.20, R₁ = 1.20, R₂ = 1.08 R; M₁ = 1.08, M₂ = 0.30 M.     

Spectroscopic orbits of eclipsing binaries: WX Cancri

We have determined for the first time a spectroscopic orbit for WX Cnc. The orbital elements are V₀ = +9.8 km/s, k₁ = 110.2 km/s, K₂ = 149.0 km/s, T_o = HJD 2446 480.0309. After combining with the published photometric results, we derive the the following absolute parameters: A = 6.32R, R₁ = 1.53R, R₂=1.18R, M₁ = 1.29 M, M₂ = 0.96M. The spectroscopic mass-ratio is q = 0.74.     

Annual and semi-annual zonal wind components and corresponding temperature and density variations, 60–130 km

From rocket and radar-meteor wind observations, annual and semi-annual components of the zonal flow are derived for latitudes N at heights between 60 and 130 km. Height regions of maximum and minimum amplitude are described with reference to changes in phase. The annual components decrease with height throughout the mesosphere and, after a reversal of phase, enhance to 25 m/sec at 100 ± 5 km. The semi-annual components have maximum amplitudes of 25 m/sec over a wide range of latitude in two height regions at 90 and 120 km and in a limited range of latitude (near 50°) at 65 km.

Calculated temperatures and log densities are discussed in terms of amplitude and phase as functions of height and latitude. Below 100 km a comparison is made with temperature amplitudes derived from independent temperature data. Above 100 km the annual temperature variation maximizes at 115 km and is particularly large at high latitudes (exceeding 50°K). On the other hand, the semi-annual component increases rapidly with height between 110 and 120 km at all latitudes maximizing at the 120 km level, where amplitudes exceed 25°K at high and low latitudes and 10°K at mid-latitudes. The annual component of log density, like the temperature variation, is largest at high latitudes up to 125 km. The semi-annual variation has a minimum at 110–115 km, above which amplitudes increase with height, reaching 5–12 per cent at 130 km according to latitude. The phases at and near 130 km for the annual and semi-annual density variations are very close to those found at greater heights from satellite orbits and amplitudes could be readily extrapolated to agree with those in the satellite region.     

The structure of Titan’s atmosphere from Cassini radio occultations

We present results from the two radio occultations of the Cassini spacecraft by Titan in 2006, which probed mid-southern latitudes. Three of the ingress and egress soundings occurred within a narrow latitude range, 31-34°S near the surface, and the fourth at 52.8°S. Temperature-altitude profiles for all four occultation soundings are presented, and compared with the results of the Voyager 1 radio occultation (Lindal, G.F., Wood, G.E., Hotz, H.B., Sweetnam, D.N., Eshleman, V.R., Tyler, G.L. [1983]. Icarus 53, 348-363), the HASI instrument on the Huygens descent probe (Fulchignoni, M. et al. [2005]. Nature 438, 785-791), and Cassini CIRS results (Flasar, F.M. et al. [2005]. Science 308, 975-978; Achterberg, R.K., Conrath, B.J., Gierasch, P.J., Flasar, F.M., Nixon, C.A. [2008b]. Icarus 194, 263-277). Sources of error in the retrieved temperature-altitude profiles are also discussed, and a major contribution is from spacecraft velocity errors in the reconstructed ephemeris. These can be reduced by using CIRS data at 300 km to make along-track adjustments of the spacecraft timing. The occultation soundings indicate that the temperatures just above the surface at 31-34°S are about 93 K, while that at 53°S is about 1 K colder. At the tropopause, the temperatures at the lower latitudes are all about 70 K, while the 53°S profile is again 1 K colder. The temperature lapse rate in the lowest 2 km for the two ingress (dawn) profiles at 31 and 33°S lie along a dry adiabat except within ∼200 m of the surface, where a small stable inversion occurs. This could be explained by turbulent mixing with low viscosity near the surface. The egress profile near 34°S shows a more complex structure in the lowest 2 km, while the egress profile at 53°S is more stable.     

A Model Atmosphere Analysis of the F6V Star π3 Ori

Model atmosphere analysis, based on Kurucz models has been applied to study the F6V star π³ Ori (=BS1543=HD30652). The following values of the effective temperature, surface gravity and microturbulence velocity were obtained: = 6270±200 K, log g = 3.80.2, ξ_t =3.5±0.5 km/s. The abundances of 10 elements were determined. The resulting element abundances for the π³ Ori were found to be about three times lower with respect to the Sun. From evolutionary calculations we derived a mass, radius and luminosity for π³ Ori of M =1.3 M_⊙, R =2.38 R_⊙, L =7.9 L_⊙. Hence this star should be classified F6IV instead of F6 V. This revised version was published online in July 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

THE BM Ori system. IV. A new component of the system

Cross correlations between observed and synthetic spectra are used to discover yet another satellite of BM Ori with the following characteristics: effective temperature T_eff = 4000 K, radius R = 16R_⊙, mass M = 1.8M_⊙, spectral type K7 III, absolute bolometric stellar magnitude M_b = + 4^m·0, axial rotation velocity V sini = 85 km/s, and relative luminosity 0.005 near the V band. __________ Translated from Astrofizika, Vol. 49, No. 1, pp. 111–120 (February 2006).     

A model atmosphere analysis of the binary 112 Herculis

Double-lined spectra have been obtained at 2 Å/mm for the Mn star 112 Herculis AB. The components are shown to be a B6.5V star and A2V star. Hydrogen-line-blanketed models are used to calculate atmospheric abundances. The best models appear to beT _e=13500 K, logg=4.0, _T =2.5 km/sec for the primary; andT _e=10000K, logg=4.2, _T =6 km/sec for the secondary. Both stars appear to have the same abundances. Helium, carbon, magnesium, aluminum, silicon, calcium, vanadium, and nickel appear to be considerably underabundant; phosphorus, scandium, titanium, manganese, iron, gallium, and mercury considerably overabundant; and chromium, strontium, and zirconium normal in abundance.     

The Bilderberg model of the photosphere and low chromosphere

From 17 through 21 April 1967, an international study week was held in the Bilderberg near Arnhem, Netherlands, with the aim of obtaining an internationally acceptable model of the solar photosphere and low chromosphere. It was found that such a model, based on observed intensities and center-to-limb observations of the solar continuous spectrum, could indeed be established. This model, henceforth called the Bilderberg Continuum Atmosphere (BCA), is shown in Table I, which gives the temperature, gas and electron pressures, and other data as functions of the continuous optical depth at 5000 Å between 5000 = 10^–7 and 25. The model is characterized by a flat temperature minimum of 4600 °K between 5000 10^–2 to 10^–4. The model is homogeneous, and in hydrostatic equilibrium. A hydrogen-helium ratio of 10 has been assumed.Much divergence remains in the interpretation of line-profile observations with regard to the establishment of a photospheric model (Section 4). It proved to be as yet impossible to obtain reliable information on the variation with depth of the following functions: temperature fluctuations, turbulence velocities, convective velocities, and vibrational velocity amplitudes (Section 5). Provisionally, it is assumed that _macro = 2 km/sec and _micro = 1 km/sec, isotropic and independent of depth.