IUE observations of the eclipsing binary Epsilon Aurigae

Nature ◽  
1978 ◽  
Vol 276 (5686) ◽  
pp. 376-378 ◽  
Author(s):  
MARGHERITA HACK ◽  
PIER LUIGI SELVELLI
Keyword(s):  
Eclipsing Binary ◽  
Epsilon Aurigae

scholarly journals Epsilon Aurigae: A Supergiant and a Super Disk

1989 ◽  
Vol 107 ◽  
pp. 336-336
Author(s):  
Sean Carroll ◽  
Edward Guinan ◽  
George McCook ◽  
Robert Donahue
Keyword(s):  
Light Curve ◽  
Orbital Period ◽  
Instability Strip ◽  
Eclipsing Binary ◽  
Characteristic Period ◽  
Photoelectric Observations ◽  
Low Amplitude ◽  
Epsilon Aurigae ◽  
Villanova University

The eclipsing binary Epsilon Aurigae consists of an F0 supergiant and a cool, mysterious eclipsing companion with an orbital period of 27.1 years. The light curve of this system reveals two sources of variability: the eclipses themselves and the intrinsic variation of the supergiant. Multifilter photoelectric observations were made with the 38 cm reflector at the Villanova University Observatory. These data were analyzed along with other sources to reveal the nature of the components of the Epsilon Aurigae system. The system undergoes low-amplitude semi-regular light variations with a characteristic period of 110 days and perhaps a longer period of 500-600 days. The proximity of Epsilon Aur to the Cepheid instability strip on the H-R diagram suggests that the pulsation mechanism for this star may be similar to that of Cepheids.

scholarly journals An Abundance Analysis of the Primary Star of the Peculiar Eclipsing Binary $\epsilon$ Aurigae out of the Eclipsing Phase

2010 ◽  
Vol 62 (6) ◽  
pp. 1381-1390 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kozo Sadakane ◽  
Eiji Kambe ◽  
Bun’ei Sato ◽  
Satoshi Honda ◽  
Osamu Hashimoto
Keyword(s):  
Primary Star ◽  
Eclipsing Binary ◽  
Epsilon Aurigae

XMM-NEWTONOBSERVATIONS OF THE ENIGMATIC LONG PERIOD ECLIPSING BINARY EPSILON AURIGÆ: CONSTRAINING THE PHYSICAL MODELS

2010 ◽  
Vol 140 (2) ◽  
pp. 595-601 ◽  
Author(s):  
Scott J. Wolk ◽  
Ignazio Pillitteri ◽  
Edward Guinan ◽  
Robert Stencel
Keyword(s):  
Physical Models ◽  
Eclipsing Binary ◽  
Long Period ◽  
Epsilon Aurigae

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 X-ray and UV emission of the ultrashort-period, low-mass eclipsing binary system BX Trianguli

2018 ◽  
Vol 619 ◽  
pp. A138
Author(s):  
V. Perdelwitz ◽  
S. Czesla ◽  
J. Robrade ◽  
T. Pribulla ◽  
J. H. M. M. Schmitt
Keyword(s):  
Binary System ◽  
Light Curve ◽  
Binary Systems ◽  
Uv Light ◽  
Close Binary ◽  
Eclipsing Binary ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Uv Emission ◽  
Low Mass ◽  
Orbital Modulation

Context.Close binary systems provide an excellent tool for determining stellar parameters such as radii and masses with a high degree of precision. Due to the high rotational velocities, most of these systems exhibit strong signs of magnetic activity, postulated to be the underlying reason for radius inflation in many of the components. Aims.We extend the sample of low-mass binary systems with well-known X-ray properties. Methods.We analyze data from a singular XMM-Newton pointing of the close, low-mass eclipsing binary system BX Tri. The UV light curve was modeled with the eclipsing binary modeling tool PHOEBE and data acquired with the EPIC cameras was analyzed to search for hints of orbital modulation. Results.We find clear evidence of orbital modulation in the UV light curve and show that PHOEBE is fully capable of modeling data within this wavelength range. Comparison to a theoretical flux prediction based on PHOENIX models shows that the majority of UV emission is of photospheric origin. While the X-ray light curve does exhibit strong variations, the signal-to-noise ratio of the observation is insufficient for a clear detection of signs of orbital modulation. There is evidence of a Neupert-like correlation between UV and X-ray data.

scholarly journals A hundred new eclipsing binary system candidates studied in a near-infrared window in the VVV survey

2020 ◽  
Vol 37 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. V. Gramajo ◽  
T. Palma ◽  
D. Minniti ◽  
R. K. Saito ◽  
J. J. Clariá ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Near Infrared ◽  
Galactic Disk ◽  
Extensive Study ◽  
Eclipsing Binaries ◽  
Physical Parameters ◽  
Eclipsing Binary ◽  
Mean Values ◽  
Median Period ◽  
First Results ◽  
Contact Binaries

Abstract We present the first results obtained from an extensive study of eclipsing binary (EB) system candidates recently detected in the VISTA Variables in the Vía Láctea (VVV) near-infrared (NIR) Survey. We analyse the VVV tile d040 in the southern part of the Galactic disc wherein the interstellar reddening is comparatively low, which makes it possible to detect hundreds of new EB candidates. We present here the light curves and the determination of the geometric and physical parameters of the best candidates found in this ‘NIR window’, including 37 contact, 50 detached, and 13 semi-detached EB systems. We infer that the studied systems have an average of the $K_s$ amplitudes of $0.8$ mag and a median period of 1.22 days where, in general, contact binaries have shorter periods. Using the ‘Physics Of Eclipsing Binaries’ (PHOEBE) interactive interface, which is based on the Wilson and Devinney code, we find that the studied systems have low eccentricities. The studied EBs present mean values of about 5 700 and 4 900 K for the $T_1$ and $T_2$ components, respectively. The mean mass ratio (q) for the contact EB stars is $\sim$ 0.44. This new galactic disk sample is a first look at the massive study of NIR EB systems.

scholarly journals New Data on the Eclipsing Binary V1848 Ori and Improved Orbital and Light Curve Solutions

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 72-80 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fatemeh Davoudi ◽  
Atila Poro ◽  
Fahri Alicavus ◽  
Afshin Halavati ◽  
Saeed Doostmohammadi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Binary System ◽  
Light Curve ◽  
Mass Function ◽  
Light Curves ◽  
Complete Analysis ◽  
Physical Parameters ◽  
Mass Ratio ◽  
Third Body ◽  
Eclipsing Binary

AbstractNew observations of the eclipsing binary system V1848 Ori were carried out using the V filter resulting in a determination of new times of minima and new ephemeris were obtained. We presented the first complete analysis of the system’s orbital period behavior and analysis of O-C diagram done by the GA and MCMC approaches in OCFit code. The O-C diagram demonstrates a sinusoidal trend in the data; this trend suggests a cyclic change caused by the LITE effect with a period of 10.57 years and an amplitude of 7.182 minutes. It appears that there is a third body with mass function of f (m3) = 0.0058 M⊙ in this binary system. The light curves were analyzed using the Wilson-Devinney code to determine some geometrical and physical parameters of the system. These results show that V1848 Ori is a contact W UMa binary system with the mass ratio of q = 0.76 and a weak fillout factor of 5.8%. The O’Connell effect was not seen in the light curve and there is no need to add spot.

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