HD 49798 is a hydrogen depleted subdwarf 06 star and has an X-ray pulsating companion (RX J0648.0-4418). The X-ray pulsating companion is a massive white dwarf. Employing Eggleton's stellar evolution code with the ...HD 49798 is a hydrogen depleted subdwarf 06 star and has an X-ray pulsating companion (RX J0648.0-4418). The X-ray pulsating companion is a massive white dwarf. Employing Eggleton's stellar evolution code with the optically thick wind assumption, we find that the hot subdwarf HD 49798 and its X-ray pulsating companion could produce a type Ia supernova (SN Ia) in future evolution. This implies that the binary system is a likely candidate of an SN Ia progenitor. We also discuss the possibilities of some other WD + He star systems (e.g. V445 Pup and KPD 1930+2752) for producing SNe Ia.展开更多
In our previous papers we have improved the value of the orbital period of the binary Herbig Be star HD 200775 and showed that the [O I] and Si II 6347 and 6371 ?A emission lines displayed variations which correlate w...In our previous papers we have improved the value of the orbital period of the binary Herbig Be star HD 200775 and showed that the [O I] and Si II 6347 and 6371 ?A emission lines displayed variations which correlate with the orbital period. In this paper we provide evidences that other broad emission lines of metals in the spectra of HD 200775 also exhibit variability, which is probably related to the orbital cycle of the binary. Analysis was performed based on the high-resolution spectral data collected over a time span of 6 years at the Kourovka Astronomical Observatory of the Ural Federal University(Russia) and the Three College Observatory of the University of North Carolina at Greensboro(USA) as well as archival spectral data compiled since 1994. We report new data points in the radial velocity curve of the He I 5876 ?A line near the extremal values of the radial velocity.展开更多
HD 6840 is a double-lined visual binary with an orbital period of N7.5 years. By fitting the speckle interferometric measurements made by the 6 m BTA telescope and 3.5 m WIYN telescope, Balega et al. gave a preliminar...HD 6840 is a double-lined visual binary with an orbital period of N7.5 years. By fitting the speckle interferometric measurements made by the 6 m BTA telescope and 3.5 m WIYN telescope, Balega et al. gave a preliminary astrometric orbital solution of the system in 2006. Recently, Griffin derived a precise spectroscopic orbital solution from radial velocities observed with OPH and Cambridge Coravel. However, due to the low precision of the determined orbital inclination, the derived component masses are not satisfying. By adding the newly collected astrometric data in the Fourth Catalog of Interferometric Measurements of Binary Stars, we give a three-dimensional orbit solution with high precision and derive the preliminary physical parameters of HD 6840 via a simultaneous fit including both astrometric and radial velocity measurements.展开更多
Variations of the Ha line in the spectra of the star HD14134 are investigated using ob- servations carried out in 2013-2014 and in 2016 with the 2-m telescope at Shamakhy Astrophysical Observatory. In the spectra of t...Variations of the Ha line in the spectra of the star HD14134 are investigated using ob- servations carried out in 2013-2014 and in 2016 with the 2-m telescope at Shamakhy Astrophysical Observatory. In the spectra of this star, the absorption and emission components of Hα are found to disappear and an inverse P Cyg profile of Ha is seen on some observational epochs. Our observations showed that when the Ha line disappeared or an inversion of the P-Cyg-type profile is observed in the spectra, the Hβ line is redshifted. When these events appeared, no synchronous variabilities were ob- served in the spectral parameters of other spectral lines formed in deeper atmospheric layers. In addition, the structures of Ha, CII (6578.05A, 6582.88A), Sill (6347.1 A, 6371.36A) and Hβ lines are variable on a timescale of hours, but we did not detect significant variations in the other photospheric lines, as well as in the HeI (5875.72A) line. It is suggested that observational evidence for the non-stationary atmosphere of HD 14134 can be associated in part with non-spherical stellar wind.展开更多
We report the discovery of a substellar companion around the intermediate- mass giant HD 175679. Precise radial velocity data of the star from the Xinglong Station and the Okayama Astrophysical Observatory revealed a ...We report the discovery of a substellar companion around the intermediate- mass giant HD 175679. Precise radial velocity data of the star from the Xinglong Station and the Okayama Astrophysical Observatory revealed a Keplerian velocity variation with an orbital period of 1366.8±5.7 d, a semiamplitude of 380.2±3.2 m s-1 and an eccentricity of 0.378± 0.008. Adopting a stellar mass of 2.7± 0.3 M, we obtain that the minimum mass of the HD 175679 b is 37.3± 2.8 M and the semimajor axis is 3.36±0.12 AU. This discovery is the second brown dwarf companion candidate from a joint planet-search program between China and Japan.展开更多
Oscillations of the solar-like star HD 49933 have been thoroughly observed by CoRot. Two dozen frequency shifts, which are closely related to the change in magnetic activity, have been measured. To explore the effects...Oscillations of the solar-like star HD 49933 have been thoroughly observed by CoRot. Two dozen frequency shifts, which are closely related to the change in magnetic activity, have been measured. To explore the effects of magnetic activity on frequency shifts, we calculate frequency shifts for the radial and l=1 p-modes of HD 49933 with the general variational method, which evaluates the shifts using a spa- tial integral of the product of a kernel and some sources. The theoretical frequency shifts reproduce the observation well. The magnitudes and positions of the sources are determined according to a χ2 criterion. We predict the source that contributes to both the l = 0 and l= 1 modes is located 0.48 - 0.62 Mm below the surface of the star. In addition, based on the assumption that A0 is proportional to the change in the MglI activity index △iMgⅡ, we obtain that the change in MgⅡ index between the minimum and maximum of the cycle during the period of HD 49933 is about 0.665. The magnitude of the frequency shifts compared to the Sun already demonstrates that HD 49933 is much more active than the Sun, which is further confirmed in this pa- per. Furthermore, our calculation of the frequency shifts for l = 1 modes indicates the variation of turbulent velocity in the stellar convective zone may be an important source for the l = 1 shifts.展开更多
1RXS J201607.0+251645 is identified as an eclipsing binary. We present preliminary observations in the V band with the 0.6-m telescope for three years and extensive observations in the V and R bands with the 0.8-m te...1RXS J201607.0+251645 is identified as an eclipsing binary. We present preliminary observations in the V band with the 0.6-m telescope for three years and extensive observations in the V and R bands with the 0.8-m telescope for six nights, respectively. The light curve of the system is E13 type. Five light minimum times were obtained and the orbital period of 0.388058^d(±0.00044d) is determined. The photometric solution given by the 2003-version of the Wilson-Devinney program suggests that the binary is a semidetached system with photometric mass ratio 0.895(±0.006), which is probably comprised of a G5 primary and an oversized K5 secondary. The tess massive component has completely filled its Roche lobe, while the other one almost fills its Roche lobe with a filling factor of 93.4%. The system shows a varying O'Connell effect in its phase folded diagrams from 2005 to 2007, and is X-ray luminous with log Lx/Lbol - -3.27. Possible mechanisms to account for these two phenomena are discussed. Finally, we infer that the binary may be in thermal oscillation or may evolve into a contact binary.展开更多
We searched for long period variation in V-band, It-band and RXTE X-ray light curves of the High Mass X-ray Binaries (HMXBs) LS 1698 / RX J1037.5-5647, HD 110432 / 1H 1249-637 and HD 161103 / RX J1744.7-2713 in an a...We searched for long period variation in V-band, It-band and RXTE X-ray light curves of the High Mass X-ray Binaries (HMXBs) LS 1698 / RX J1037.5-5647, HD 110432 / 1H 1249-637 and HD 161103 / RX J1744.7-2713 in an attempt to discover orbitally induced variation. Data were obtained primarily from the ASAS database and were supplemented by shorter term observations made with the 24- and 40-inch ANU telescopes and one of the robotic PROMPT telescopes. Fourier periodograms suggested the existence of long period variation in the V-band light curves of all three HMXBs, however folding the data at those periods did not reveal convincing periodic variation. At this point we cannot rule out the existence of long term V-band variation for these three sources and hints of longer term variation may be seen in the higher precision PROMPT data. Long term V-band observations, on the order of several years, taken at a frequency of at least once per week and with a precision of 0.01 mag, therefore still have a chance of revealing long term variation in these three HMXBs.展开更多
Wavelet transform is applied to reanalyze the low amplitude δ Scuti star HD 52788, which exhibits complex light variations with uncertain frequency solutions. We gain an insight into the strong instability of pulsati...Wavelet transform is applied to reanalyze the low amplitude δ Scuti star HD 52788, which exhibits complex light variations with uncertain frequency solutions. We gain an insight into the strong instability of pulsation present in the star. Based on an estimate of the star's physical parameters, its evolutionary status is determined. An attempt of asteroseismic modelling failed to predict the observed dense frequencies. Because of its varying pulsation spectrum, HD 52788 is a distinctive and very interesting object among δ Sct stars for testing current models of stellar evolution and pulsation.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 10821061)the National Basic Research Program of China (Grant No. 2007CB815406)the Chinese Academy of Sciences (Grant No. KJCX2-YW-T24)
文摘HD 49798 is a hydrogen depleted subdwarf 06 star and has an X-ray pulsating companion (RX J0648.0-4418). The X-ray pulsating companion is a massive white dwarf. Employing Eggleton's stellar evolution code with the optically thick wind assumption, we find that the hot subdwarf HD 49798 and its X-ray pulsating companion could produce a type Ia supernova (SN Ia) in future evolution. This implies that the binary system is a likely candidate of an SN Ia progenitor. We also discuss the possibilities of some other WD + He star systems (e.g. V445 Pup and KPD 1930+2752) for producing SNe Ia.
基金supported by the Ministry of Education and Science (the basic part of theState assignment, RK No. AAAA-A17-117030310283-7)and by Act No. 211 of the Government of the Russian Federation, agreement 02.A03.21.0006
文摘In our previous papers we have improved the value of the orbital period of the binary Herbig Be star HD 200775 and showed that the [O I] and Si II 6347 and 6371 ?A emission lines displayed variations which correlate with the orbital period. In this paper we provide evidences that other broad emission lines of metals in the spectra of HD 200775 also exhibit variability, which is probably related to the orbital cycle of the binary. Analysis was performed based on the high-resolution spectral data collected over a time span of 6 years at the Kourovka Astronomical Observatory of the Ural Federal University(Russia) and the Three College Observatory of the University of North Carolina at Greensboro(USA) as well as archival spectral data compiled since 1994. We report new data points in the radial velocity curve of the He I 5876 ?A line near the extremal values of the radial velocity.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.11073059,10833001,11178006,11273066 and 11203086)
文摘HD 6840 is a double-lined visual binary with an orbital period of N7.5 years. By fitting the speckle interferometric measurements made by the 6 m BTA telescope and 3.5 m WIYN telescope, Balega et al. gave a preliminary astrometric orbital solution of the system in 2006. Recently, Griffin derived a precise spectroscopic orbital solution from radial velocities observed with OPH and Cambridge Coravel. However, due to the low precision of the determined orbital inclination, the derived component masses are not satisfying. By adding the newly collected astrometric data in the Fourth Catalog of Interferometric Measurements of Binary Stars, we give a three-dimensional orbit solution with high precision and derive the preliminary physical parameters of HD 6840 via a simultaneous fit including both astrometric and radial velocity measurements.
基金supported by the scientific program for priority fields of research of the National Academy of Sciences of Azerbaijan
文摘Variations of the Ha line in the spectra of the star HD14134 are investigated using ob- servations carried out in 2013-2014 and in 2016 with the 2-m telescope at Shamakhy Astrophysical Observatory. In the spectra of this star, the absorption and emission components of Hα are found to disappear and an inverse P Cyg profile of Ha is seen on some observational epochs. Our observations showed that when the Ha line disappeared or an inversion of the P-Cyg-type profile is observed in the spectra, the Hβ line is redshifted. When these events appeared, no synchronous variabilities were ob- served in the spectral parameters of other spectral lines formed in deeper atmospheric layers. In addition, the structures of Ha, CII (6578.05A, 6582.88A), Sill (6347.1 A, 6371.36A) and Hβ lines are variable on a timescale of hours, but we did not detect significant variations in the other photospheric lines, as well as in the HeI (5875.72A) line. It is suggested that observational evidence for the non-stationary atmosphere of HD 14134 can be associated in part with non-spherical stellar wind.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos. 10821061 and 10803010)the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science under grant 08032011-000184 in the framework of the Joint Research Project between China and Japan
文摘We report the discovery of a substellar companion around the intermediate- mass giant HD 175679. Precise radial velocity data of the star from the Xinglong Station and the Okayama Astrophysical Observatory revealed a Keplerian velocity variation with an orbital period of 1366.8±5.7 d, a semiamplitude of 380.2±3.2 m s-1 and an eccentricity of 0.378± 0.008. Adopting a stellar mass of 2.7± 0.3 M, we obtain that the minimum mass of the HD 175679 b is 37.3± 2.8 M and the semimajor axis is 3.36±0.12 AU. This discovery is the second brown dwarf companion candidate from a joint planet-search program between China and Japan.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China
文摘Oscillations of the solar-like star HD 49933 have been thoroughly observed by CoRot. Two dozen frequency shifts, which are closely related to the change in magnetic activity, have been measured. To explore the effects of magnetic activity on frequency shifts, we calculate frequency shifts for the radial and l=1 p-modes of HD 49933 with the general variational method, which evaluates the shifts using a spa- tial integral of the product of a kernel and some sources. The theoretical frequency shifts reproduce the observation well. The magnitudes and positions of the sources are determined according to a χ2 criterion. We predict the source that contributes to both the l = 0 and l= 1 modes is located 0.48 - 0.62 Mm below the surface of the star. In addition, based on the assumption that A0 is proportional to the change in the MglI activity index △iMgⅡ, we obtain that the change in MgⅡ index between the minimum and maximum of the cycle during the period of HD 49933 is about 0.665. The magnitude of the frequency shifts compared to the Sun already demonstrates that HD 49933 is much more active than the Sun, which is further confirmed in this pa- per. Furthermore, our calculation of the frequency shifts for l = 1 modes indicates the variation of turbulent velocity in the stellar convective zone may be an important source for the l = 1 shifts.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.10778707 and 10473013)
文摘1RXS J201607.0+251645 is identified as an eclipsing binary. We present preliminary observations in the V band with the 0.6-m telescope for three years and extensive observations in the V and R bands with the 0.8-m telescope for six nights, respectively. The light curve of the system is E13 type. Five light minimum times were obtained and the orbital period of 0.388058^d(±0.00044d) is determined. The photometric solution given by the 2003-version of the Wilson-Devinney program suggests that the binary is a semidetached system with photometric mass ratio 0.895(±0.006), which is probably comprised of a G5 primary and an oversized K5 secondary. The tess massive component has completely filled its Roche lobe, while the other one almost fills its Roche lobe with a filling factor of 93.4%. The system shows a varying O'Connell effect in its phase folded diagrams from 2005 to 2007, and is X-ray luminous with log Lx/Lbol - -3.27. Possible mechanisms to account for these two phenomena are discussed. Finally, we infer that the binary may be in thermal oscillation or may evolve into a contact binary.
文摘We searched for long period variation in V-band, It-band and RXTE X-ray light curves of the High Mass X-ray Binaries (HMXBs) LS 1698 / RX J1037.5-5647, HD 110432 / 1H 1249-637 and HD 161103 / RX J1744.7-2713 in an attempt to discover orbitally induced variation. Data were obtained primarily from the ASAS database and were supplemented by shorter term observations made with the 24- and 40-inch ANU telescopes and one of the robotic PROMPT telescopes. Fourier periodograms suggested the existence of long period variation in the V-band light curves of all three HMXBs, however folding the data at those periods did not reveal convincing periodic variation. At this point we cannot rule out the existence of long term V-band variation for these three sources and hints of longer term variation may be seen in the higher precision PROMPT data. Long term V-band observations, on the order of several years, taken at a frequency of at least once per week and with a precision of 0.01 mag, therefore still have a chance of revealing long term variation in these three HMXBs.
基金Support by the National Natural Science Foundation of China.
文摘Wavelet transform is applied to reanalyze the low amplitude δ Scuti star HD 52788, which exhibits complex light variations with uncertain frequency solutions. We gain an insight into the strong instability of pulsation present in the star. Based on an estimate of the star's physical parameters, its evolutionary status is determined. An attempt of asteroseismic modelling failed to predict the observed dense frequencies. Because of its varying pulsation spectrum, HD 52788 is a distinctive and very interesting object among δ Sct stars for testing current models of stellar evolution and pulsation.