Photometric observations of NY Cephei

NewUBV photoelectric observations of NY Cep were made from 1982 to 1989 with GOTO 61-cm telescope at the Yonsei University Observatory. Seven times of minimum light were obtained. An improved orbital period of 15.27566 day was determined. The light curves were analyzed using the Wilson-Devinney method. It is confirmed that NY Cep is a detached system and the absolute dimensions are also obtained. It is found that the secondary eclipse does not occur due to large eccentricity and inclination.     

A long-term photometric study of the pre-main-sequence star V 350 Cep

Results from photographic and CCD photometric observations of the pre-main sequence star V 350 Cep are presented. A continued gradual rise of brightness resembling the light curves of the FUOR type stars is observed. A search in the WFPDB was made to find old photographic observations of V 350 Cep.     

Analysis of photoelectric light curves of V448 CYG taking the Roche geometry into account

Three-color photoelectric UBV light curves of the close binary system V448 Cyg obtained at the Abastumani Astrophysical Observatory are analyzed using a new code by Djurasevi. A new value for the ratio of the masses of the components, which is the fundamental parameter for determining the absolute elements of the system, has recently been published. The parameters obtained in our analysis differ substantially from those published previously because the new mass ratio has been employed. The location of the components of V448 Cyg on a mass-logg plot shows that this system, similarly to XZ Cep and V382 Cyg, is in a phase subsequent to a rapid transfer of mass.Translated from Astrofizika, Vol. 48, No. 1, pp. 59–68 (February 2005).     

Polarimetric and photometric observations of long-period variables

Observations of 35 long-period variables have been done mainly at the Byurakan Astrophysical Observatory during the last years. A polarimetric monitoring of 34 stars has been carried out with simultaneous photometric measurements for some of them. Photometric data in the UBVR bands have been obtained for the star Y Ori, which is the faintest one. The results show that the degree of light polarization is correlated with the period and brightness of these stars. This indicates that the degree of light polarization is connected with the mass loss as well. Finally the photoelectric observations of the stars Y Ori, T Cep, R Gem, and R Boo show a short-term increase of their brightness in the decreasing branch of their light curves. The measured (U-B) or (B-V) colors of detected rapid variations are bluer than the colors of the star measured before these events. It is supposed that the change of polarization with time, the relatively blue colors of miras near their minimum brightness, and the colors of detected rapid variations may be explained by the influence of a invisible blue companion, as in the case of the star R Aqr. Published in Astrofizika, Vol. 42, No. 3, pp. 341–350, July–September, 1999.     

Rapid periodic light variations of EM Cephei

In 1990 and 1992, using the 60 cm reflector of Beijing Observatory, we carried out photoelectric UBV observations of the Be star EM Cep and obtained 277 data sets. After combining the published minimum times over the years we made the O — C analysis and found an improved period of 0.806184 d or a single wave period of 0.403092d. Our analysis also showed a quickening tendency of the period at a rate dP/dt = −8.8514 × 10⁻¹⁰. The light curve is characterized by sharp minima and broad maxima. We found a detectable variation of the U — B colour index with the phase.     

EMCep的快周期光变

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A long-term UBVRI photometric study of the pre-main sequence star V350 Cep

Results from UBVRI optical photometric observations of the pre-main sequence star V350 Cep during the period 2004-2014 are presented.The star was discovered in 1977 due to its remarkable increase in brightness by more than 5 mag(R).In previous studies,V350 Cep was considered to be a potential FUor or EXor eruptive variable.Our data suggest that during the period of observations the star maintains its maximum brightness with low amplitude photometric variations.Our conclusion is that V350 Cep was probably an intermediate object between FUors and EXors,similar to V1647 0ri.     

Polarimetric and photometric observations of the star m cephei

The results of photometric and polarimetric observations of the star Μ Cep at Byurakan Observatory are presented. Some interesting correlations between the parameters of the star’s brightness variation and the degree of polarization of the light are obtained. It is suggested that the recorded rapid changes in the degree of polarization may result from Μ Cep being a double star. Translated from Astrofizika, Vol. 43, No. 2, pp. 219-228, April–June, 2000.     

Further evidence for the binary nature of HR 3084

New photometric and spectroscopic observations yield further evidence for the binary nature of the early-type star HR 3084. Shape and small amplitude of the visual and IR light curves indicate that the light variations are essentially due to ellipsoidal effects rather than to Cep variability.Based on observations collected at the European Southern Observatory, La Silla, Chile.     

Optical photometry of GM Cep: evidence for UXor type of variability

Results from optical photometric observations of the pre-main sequence star GM Cep are reported in the paper. The star is located in the field of the young open cluster Trumpler 37—a region of active star formation. GM Cep shows a large amplitude rapid variability interpreted as a possible outburst from EXor type in previous studies. Our data from BVRI CCD photometric observations of the star are collected from June 2008 to February 2011 in Rozhen observatory (Bulgaria) and Skinakas observatory (Crete, Greece). A sequence of sixteen comparison stars in the field of GM Cep was calibrated in the BVRI bands. Our photometric data for a 2.5 years period show a high amplitude variations ($\Delta V \sim2\mbox{$\Delta V \sim2\mbox{) and two deep minimums in brightness are observed. The analysis of collected multicolor photometric data shows the typical of UX Ori variables a color reversal during the minimums in brightness. On the other hand, high amplitude rapid variations in brightness typical for the Classical T Tauri stars also present on the light curve of GM Cep. Comparing our results with results published in the literature, we conclude that changes in brightness are caused by superposition of both: (1) magnetically channeled accretion from the circumstellar disk, and (2) occultation from circumstellar clouds of dust or from features of a circumstellar disk.     

Photoelectric Observations of V448 CYGNAE

The research literature on the star V448 Cyg is reviewed in more detail. An analysis of three color photoelectric observations made at Abastumani is reported in detail with corresponding tables and graphs. In particular, the gaseous structure and evolutionary status of the system are discussed. Newly published spectroscopic data suggest that our light curves might be interpreted by more modern nonclassical methods assuming a new model. Thus, comparing data obtained in this fashion with the new spectroscopic data may help improve the evolutionary status and model for the V448 Cyg system. It is also seems possible to obtain better values of the physical parameters for circumstellar structures and obtain more precise information on the physical conditions in the atmospheres of the stars and on the structure of the circumstellar shells.     

Photometric light curves and physical paramters of the eclipsing binary systems IT Cas,CO Cep,AI Hya with possible apsidal motions

Multi-colourWBVR photoelectric observations of the eclipsing binaries IT Cas, CO Cep, and AI Hya were carried out. The photometric elements and the absolute parameters of the orbits and components were obtained. The valuation of the angular rate of the apsidal motion of AI Hya based on the comparison of our observations with the previous photoelectric light curve of this system was derived.     

New times of the minima and light elements of SW Lacertae

SW Lacertae is a short-period variable star of the W UMa-type. A total of 261 photoelectric observations for eachU, B, andV filter were obtained in 1986 while 522 photoelectric observations for eachB andV filter were obtained in 1987. All these observations were transformed to theU, B, andV colours of theUBV standard system. Nine light curves for primary and secondary eclipses were obtained, their times of minima were determined and a new linear ephemeris was obtained. The period changes of the system were also discussed.     

Results of Photoelectric Observations of MWC 342

The results of photoelectric observations of MWC 342 in Strömgren's system are given. The resulting light curves show a relatively rapid rise in brightness over 3-4 days and than a fading with a secondary minimum and maximum over 12-13 days. We note that in 1989 the star became bluer in the Paschen continuum and redder in the ultraviolet during fading, while in 1993 the star became bluer in the ultraviolet during fading but the star's color in the Paschen continuum remained virtually constant. Two possible mechanisms of the brightness variations of MWC 342 are considered: variable emission intensity of the gaseous envelope and an eclipse by the circumstellar dust medium. Qualitative estimates showed that the set of observed characteristics of MWC 342 cannot be explained by each of these mechanisms separately.     

Study of the optical variability of T Tau in the period 1962–2003

We present the results of our long-term U BV R observations of the star T Tauri performed at Mt. Maidanak Observatory from 1986 until 2003. These data, together with previous photoelectric observations of other authors, suggest that the long-term variations of the light curve are not periodic, but have a cycle with a time scale of 6–9 yr. The light curve also exhibits slower variations with time scales of ～30–40 yr. We confirm the existence of periodic brightness variations with a period of \(P = 2\mathop .\limits^d 798\) over many years; this process is peculiar in that the phase and shape of the phase curve change from season to season. We analyze the color behavior of the star. We found evidence of a strong flare occurred on October 5, 1999, when the brightness of the star reached \(9\mathop .\limits^m 22\). This is the strongest flare recorded during its photoelectric observations.     

Photometry and analysis of the star HD 199497

Two-colour photoelectric observations of the new eclipsing binary HD 199497 are presented. Our observations confirm that the system is a W UMa type eclipsing binary. The light curves were analysed with the Wilson-Devinney approach. The system is found to be in contact configuration. The inclination is amazingly small. Although there are no spectroscopic data, the photometric mass ratio of the system is well determined.     

Spectrum of V350 Cep: 1978–1994 observations

The results of spectroscopic observations on the 6-m telescope in 1978–1994 are given for V350 Cep, a T Tauri star with an unusual light curve, located in the star-forming region NGC 7129. A general characterization of the spectrum is given, with the relative intensities and radial velocities of the main lines, and manifestations of spectral variability are described. Strong fluorescence in Fe I lines is observed. A pronounced strengthening and shift of H and Ca II emission in 1982 indicate the ejection of an additional shell. At the same time, no evolutionary changes typical offuors are found in the spectrum of V350 Cep. The star may be an EX Lupi object (an exor). Translated from Astrofizika, Vol. 42, No. 2, pp. 165–178, April–June, 1999     

XMM–Newton observations of the complex spin pulse of the intermediate polar PQ Geminorum

The intermediate polar PQ Geminorum shows a complex pulsation, caused by a spinning white dwarf, which varies markedly with wavelength. We report XMM–Newton observations, including the soft and hard X-ray bands and the first ultraviolet light curves of this star. We update the ephemeris for PQ Gem allowing us to align these data with a compilation of light curves from the optical to the X-ray. Building on work by previous authors, we show how a model in which accretion flows along skewed field lines, viewed at the correct inclination, can explain the major features of the light curves in all bands. We discuss how the skew of the field lines relates to the spinning down of the white dwarf rotation.     

KR Cygni: a near-contact eclipsing binary?

In this study we present photometric observations of the eclipsing binary KR Cyg made in 1999 and 2000. The observations of the eclipsing binary KR Cyg have been carried out in B, V and R colours at the Ege University Observatory. A new seasonal light curves are presented. New times of minima and ephemerides are given. Based on a statistical analysis of the times of minima obtained by photoelectric photometry, the orbital period of the system is found to be constant. The photometric mass ratio of the system is well determined. The corresponding light curves were analyzed by the Wilson-Devinney code. This revised version was published online in July 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

UBV photometry of FK Comae

UBV photometry of the peculiar star FK Comae, obtained during the period January–June 1983, is presented. The amplitude of the photometric variation has raised with respect to the previous observations performed in 1981 and 1982, attaining about 0.18 mag in theV filter. Colour curves indicate that the star is redder at minimum light; this fact is consistent with both the models presented to explain the properties of FK Comae. A Fourier analysis of the light curves available in the literature has been performed; the phases of minimum and maximum light turn out to be noticeably stable in time. This fact is difficult to be reconciled with the hypothesis of dark spots that are observed to migrate in other active stars. Rather, it could be explained by the model of Walter and Basri (1982a, b), implying an extremely evolved Algol-type system accreting mass on its primary component.