We conducted the first light curve study of the binary star EL Tuc within the Binary Systems of South and North project's framework.The photometric observations were made using standard multiband BVR_cI_c filters ...We conducted the first light curve study of the binary star EL Tuc within the Binary Systems of South and North project's framework.The photometric observations were made using standard multiband BVR_cI_c filters at an observatory in Argentina.We presented a new ephemeris for EL Tuc and a linear fit to the O–C diagram,utilizing our extracted times of minima and additional literature.We employed the PHysics Of Eclipsing BinariEs Python code and the Markov chain Monte Carlo approach for the system's light curve analysis.The target system's light curve solution required a cold starspot on the hotter component.We conclude that EL Tuc is a total contact binary system with a low mass ratio of q=0.172±0.002,an orbital inclination of i=83°.74±0°.40,and a fillout factor of f=53.7%±1.6%.We used the P-a relationship and the Gaia Data Release 3 parallax method to determine the absolute parameters of EL Tuc to compare the precision of our results.This system was classified as W-type based on the mass and effective temperature of the companion stars.The positions of the systems were depicted on the M-L,M-R,T-M,and q-Lratiodiagrams.The relationship between the spectroscopic and photometric mass ratios of binaries was discussed.展开更多
We present a comprehensive analysis of BI CVn,an eclipsing overcontact binary system.New BVR photometric observations,combined with available spectroscopic data,were analyzed simultaneously using the Wilson–Devinney ...We present a comprehensive analysis of BI CVn,an eclipsing overcontact binary system.New BVR photometric observations,combined with available spectroscopic data,were analyzed simultaneously using the Wilson–Devinney method to derive the orbital and physical parameters of the system.The resulting stellar parameters are M1=0.58±0.01M⊙,M2=1.42±0.02M⊙,R1=0.88±0.01R⊙,R2=1.31±0.01R⊙,with an orbital separation of a=2.80±0.01R⊙.Based on all available CCD times of minimum light,including both ground-based and T ESS observations,the(O-C)diagram of BI CVn was analyzed.T he orbital period exhibits a long-term decrease at a rate of-2.3239(±0.0001)×10-8 day yr-1,likely due to mass transfer from the more massive to the less massive component.Superimposed on this trend is a cyclic variation with a period of 56.84±0.08 yr,indicative of a light-travel time effect caused by a third body,whose estimated mass is 0.63±0.02M⊙.Using these derived parameters,we modeled the binary’s evolution through non-conservative processes with the Binary Star Evolution code.The evolutionary tracks of the components were examined in multiple parameter planes,leading to an estimated merger timescale of approximately 2.70 Gyr.展开更多
Using ground-based telescopes,the multi-color photometric observations of the contact binary EF Boo were obtained in 2020,2023,and 2024.Combining these with 7-sectors of light curves from TESS data,the variations of t...Using ground-based telescopes,the multi-color photometric observations of the contact binary EF Boo were obtained in 2020,2023,and 2024.Combining these with 7-sectors of light curves from TESS data,the variations of the O'Connell effect in continuous time and shapes of light curves over several years were identified.Three sets of typical light curves were analyzed to determine the photometric solutions via the Wilson-Devinney program.Considering the spectroscopic mass ratio of q=0.53,these photometric solutions suggest that EF Boo is a W-type W UMa contact binary with the averaged filling factor of f=22.26%,a small temperature difference,and a cool spot on the primary component.If the variations of the O'Connell effect are due to the magnetic activity of this cool spot,the longitudinal location varied from 50.4 to 302.7 over the time interval of 1434 days.Based on all CCD minimum times from ground-based telescope and TESS data,the O-C curve was also analyzed.A cyclic oscillation(A3=0.00575 days,T3=27.8 yr)superimposed on a secular increase(dP/dt=6.74×10^(-8)day yr^(-1))was discovered for the first time.The successive increase is possibly a result of mass transfer from the less massive star to the more massive one.The cyclic oscillations were possibly explained by the light-travel time effect via a third body or the magnetic activities.From the short cadence observations from TESS,we also calculated the value of the O'Connell effect and O-C value for each cycle and found no correlation between the O'Connell effect and O-C over nearly 30 days across different sectors.展开更多
We present a time-series BV CCD photometry for an EB-type eclipsing binary NSVS 1908107, a member of the young open cluster NGC 869. The photometric solution was obtained by using the 2003 version of the Wilson-Devinn...We present a time-series BV CCD photometry for an EB-type eclipsing binary NSVS 1908107, a member of the young open cluster NGC 869. The photometric solution was obtained by using the 2003 version of the Wilson-Devinney code. It reveals that the system is a semi-detached binary with the secondary component filling its Roche lobe. The mass ratio was determined to be 0.059±0.001. With the physical parameters of the cluster, the masses, radii and luminosities of the two components of NSVS 1908107 are estimated to be M1 = 10.34±2.29 M⊙, R1 = 4.65re±0.34 Rspectivel⊙, L1 = 8076 y. The results s±371 L = 2.40 how tha⊙and M2 = 0.61 t the secondary co±0.13M⊙, R2±0.17 R⊙, L2 = 1054±48 L⊙mponent could be a giant or subgiant star with the outer envelope being stripped.展开更多
Multi-color light curves of V1197 Her were obtained with the 2.4 meter optical telescope at the Thai National Observatory and the Wilson-Devinney(W-D)program was used to model the observational light curves.The photom...Multi-color light curves of V1197 Her were obtained with the 2.4 meter optical telescope at the Thai National Observatory and the Wilson-Devinney(W-D)program was used to model the observational light curves.The photometric solutions reveal that V1197 Her is a W-subtype shallow contact binary system with a mass ratio of q=2.61 and a fill-out factor of f=15.7%.The temperature difference between the primary star and secondary star is only 140 K in spite of the low degree of contact,which means that V1197 Her is not only in geometrical contact configuration but is also already under thermal contact status.The orbital inclination of V1197 Her is as high as i=82.7?,and the primary star is completely eclipsed at the primary minimum.The totally eclipsing characteristic implies that the determined physical parameters are highly reliable.The masses,radii and luminosities of the primary star(star 1)and secondary star(star2)are estimated to be M1=0.30(1)M⊙,M2=0.77(2)M⊙,R1=0.54(1)R⊙,R2=0.83(1)R⊙,L1=0.18(1)L⊙and L2=0.38(1)L⊙.The evolutionary statuses of the two component stars are drawn in the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram,showing that the less massive but hotter primary star is more evolved than the secondary star.The period of V1197 Her is decreasing continuously at a rate of d P/dt=-2.58×10^-7 day·year^-1,which can be explained by mass transfer from the more massive star to the less massive one at a rate of dM2/dt=-1.61×10^-7 M⊙year^-1.The light curves of V1197 Her are reported to show the O’Connell effect.Thus,a cool spot is added to the more massive star to model the asymmetry in the light curves.展开更多
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 T1 = T2 = 6100 K）. NSVS 2569022 undergoes a total e...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 T1 = T2 = 6100 K）. NSVS 2569022 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 M1 = 1.17 M⊙ and M2 = 0.09 M⊙; radii R1 = 1.19 R⊙ and R2 = 0.38 R⊙; luminosities L1 = 1.73 L⊙ and L2 = 0.17L⊙. 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）.展开更多
High-precision CCD photometric observations of the contact binary V680 Per were obtained in2016.Its symmetric multi-color light curves were analyzed by using the Wilson–Devinney(2013)program.These photometric solutio...High-precision CCD photometric observations of the contact binary V680 Per were obtained in2016.Its symmetric multi-color light curves were analyzed by using the Wilson–Devinney(2013)program.These photometric solutions suggest that V680 Per is an A-type W UMa contact binary with the mass ratio of q=0.693 and a fill-out factor of f=18.84%with a small temperature difference of 101 K.Based on all minimum times,the O-C curve was analyzed for the first time in this study.A cyclic oscillation(A3=0.00093 d,T3=4.92 yr)superimposed on a secular decrease(d P/dt=-8.16×10-8 d yr-1)was identified.The continuous decrease in period is possibly a result of mass transfer from the more massive component to the less massive one,or angular momentum loss due to a magnetic stellar wind.Because of this secular decrease,it is predicted that the degree of contact will become higher,and V680 Per will evolve into a deeper overcontact binary.展开更多
We present a period analysis of the near-contact binary CN And using all available times of light minima. It is revealed that the orbital period exhibits a long-term decrease as well as a small-amplitude cyclic oscill...We present a period analysis of the near-contact binary CN And using all available times of light minima. It is revealed that the orbital period exhibits a long-term decrease as well as a small-amplitude cyclic oscillation. This result suggests that the secular period decrease at the rate of d P/dt =-1.4017 ×10-7 d yr-1 is caused by a combination of mass transfer and angular momentum loss due to magnetic braking. The periodic variation with an amplitude of A = 0.0036 d and a period of Pmod = 28.3542 yr should be rooted in the light-time effect of a third body, rather than cyclic magnetic activity.展开更多
The lander of China’s Chang’E-3 spacecraft is equipped with a 15-cm telescope that is very useful for monitoring celestial objects in the ultraviolet(UV) band(245–340 nm).The Lunar-based Ultraviolet Telescope(LUT) ...The lander of China’s Chang’E-3 spacecraft is equipped with a 15-cm telescope that is very useful for monitoring celestial objects in the ultraviolet(UV) band(245–340 nm).The Lunar-based Ultraviolet Telescope(LUT) is the first long-term lunar-based astronomical observatory,that can make uninterrupted observations of a target from the Moon.Here we present the continuous complete UV light curve of the eclipsing binary TX Herculis(TX Her).The analysis of the light curve suggests that TX Her is a detached binary.The dip in the light curve was explained by the emergence of a stellar dark spot on the less massive F0 type component.The cyclic change of arrival eclipse times for the system reveals that it contains an additional stellar companion with a minimal mass of 0.35 M⊙ and a period of 48.92 yr,which is supported by the detected light contribution of the third body from light curve analysis.This third body may play an important role in the formation of the present short-period system TX Her.展开更多
The study reports photometric and spectroscopic observations of two recently recognized contact binary systems.Both systems show total eclipses and analysis of the light curves indicates both have very low mass ratios...The study reports photometric and spectroscopic observations of two recently recognized contact binary systems.Both systems show total eclipses and analysis of the light curves indicates both have very low mass ratios of less than 0.3.We derive absolute parameters from color and distance based calibrations and show that,although both have low mass ratios,they are likely to be in a stable orbit and unlikely to merge.In other respects,both systems have characteristics similar to other contact binaries with the secondary larger and brighter than their main sequence counterparts and we also find that the secondary is considerably denser than the primary in both systems.展开更多
Nova Sco 2008(=V1309 Sco)is an example of a V838 Mon type eruption rather than a typical classical nova.This enigmatic object was recently shown to have resulted from the merger of two stars in a contact binary.It is ...Nova Sco 2008(=V1309 Sco)is an example of a V838 Mon type eruption rather than a typical classical nova.This enigmatic object was recently shown to have resulted from the merger of two stars in a contact binary.It is the first stellar merger that was identified to be undergoing a common envelope transient.To understand the properties of its binary progenitor,the pre-outburst light curves were analyzed by using the W-D method.The photometric solution of the 2002 light curve shows that it is a deep contact binary(f=89.5(~40.5)%)with a mass ratio of 0.094.The asymmetry of the light curve is explained by the presence of a dark spot on the more massive component.The extremely high fill-out factor suggests that the merging of the contact binary is driven by dynamical mass loss from the outer Lagrange point.However,the analysis of the 2004 light curve indicates that no solutions were obtained even at an extremely low mass ratio of q=0.03.This suggests that the common convective envelope of the binary system disappeared and the secondary component spiraled into the envelope of the primary in 2004.Finally,the ejection of the envelope of the primary produced the outburst.展开更多
New multi-color photometry of the solar-type contact binary OO Aql was obtained in 2012 and2013, using the 60 cm telescope at Xinglong Station of the National Astronomical Observatories, Chinese Academy of Sciences. F...New multi-color photometry of the solar-type contact binary OO Aql was obtained in 2012 and2013, using the 60 cm telescope at Xinglong Station of the National Astronomical Observatories, Chinese Academy of Sciences. From two sets of light curves LC_1 and LC_2, photometric models were performed by using the 2003 version of the Wilson-Devinney code. The overcontact factor of the binary system was determined to be f = 37.0（±0.5）%. The intrinsic variability of this binary occurs in light maxima and minima, which could result from a possible third component and magnetic activity of the late type components. Based on all available light minimum times, the orbital period may change in a complicated mode,i.e., sudden period jumps or continuous period variations. The period of OO Aql may possibly undergo a secular period decrease with a rate of d P /dt =-3.63（±0.30） × 10^（-8）d yr^（-1）, superimposed by two possible cyclic variations in the O- C curve. The long-term period decrease may be interpreted as conserved mass transfer from the more massive component to the less massive one. The 21.5-yr oscillation may be attributed to cyclic magnetic activity, and the 69.3-yr one may result from the light-time effect of an unseen tertiary body.展开更多
The LAMOST spectra and Kepler light curves are combined to investigate the detached eclipsing binary KIC 8098300,which shows the O’Connell effect caused by spot/facula modulation.The radial velocity(RV)measurements a...The LAMOST spectra and Kepler light curves are combined to investigate the detached eclipsing binary KIC 8098300,which shows the O’Connell effect caused by spot/facula modulation.The radial velocity(RV)measurements are derived by using the tomographic spectra disentangling technology.The mass ratio q=K1/K2=0.812±0.007,and the orbital semimajor axis a sin i=14.984±0.048 R_(⊙)are obtained by fitting the RV curves.We optimize the binary model concerning the spot/facula activity with the code PHOEBE and obtain precise parameters of the orbit including the eccentricity e=0.0217±0.0008,the inclination i=87°.71±0°.04,and the angle of periastronω=284°.1±0°.5.The masses and radii of the primary and secondary star are determined as M_(1)=1.3467±0.0001 M_(⊙),R_(1)=1.569±0.003 R_(⊙),and M_(2)=1.0940±0.0001 M_(⊙),R_(2)=1.078±0.002 R_(⊙),respectively.The ratio of temperatures of the two component stars is r_(teff)=0.924±0.001.We also obtain the periastron precession speed of 0.000024±0.000001 day cycle-l.The residuals of out-of-eclipse are analyzed using the auto-correlation function and the discrete Fourier transform.The spot/facula activity is relatively weaker,but the lifetime is longer than that of most single main sequence stars in the same temperature range.The average rotation period of the spots P_(rot)=4.32 days is slightly longer than the orbital period,which may be caused by either the migration of spots/faculae along the longitude or the latitudinal differential rotation.The activity may be spot-dominated for the secondary star and facula-dominated for the primary star.The method of this work can be used to analyze more eclipsing binaries with the O’Connell effect in the Kepler field to obtain the precise parameters and investigate the difference of spot behavior between binaries and single stars.It is helpful for a deeper understanding of the stellar magnetic activity and dynamo theory.展开更多
A new CCD （V） light curve is presented for the semi-detached binary system FU Ara. The light curve, obtained in 2007, is the first one since the last 50 years. With our data we were able to determine six new times o...A new CCD （V） light curve is presented for the semi-detached binary system FU Ara. The light curve, obtained in 2007, is the first one since the last 50 years. With our data we were able to determine six new times of minimum light and refined the period of the system to 0.8645049 days. A Wilson-Devinney analysis leads to a solution of a semi- detached configuration, composed of a main-sequence primary component of spectral type F5, fractionally smaller than its Roche lobe, and an evolved secondary component of spectral type K1 which fills its Roche lobe, and which is overluminous and oversized as compared with the main-sequence. The two components of FU Ara differ considerably in effective temperature. It is classified as an FO Virginis type of near-contact binary system. Assuming a reasonable value for the mass of the primary component, an estimate of the absolute elements of FU Ara has been made, on the assumption that the primary has a mass corresponding to its spectral type according to Svechnikov ＆ Taidakova.展开更多
We present CCD photometric observations of an eclipsing binary in the direction of the open cluster Praesepe using the 2 m telescope at IUCAA Girawali Observatory, India. Though the system was classified as an eclipsi...We present CCD photometric observations of an eclipsing binary in the direction of the open cluster Praesepe using the 2 m telescope at IUCAA Girawali Observatory, India. Though the system was classified as an eclipsing binary by Pepper et al., detailed investigations have been lacking. The photometric solutions using the Wilson-Devinney code suggest that it is a W-type W UMa system and, interestingly, the system parameters are similar to another contact binary system SW Lac.展开更多
By using the Lunar-based Ultraviolet Telescope （LUT） from 2014 December 2 to December 4, the first near-UV light curve of the well-known Algol-type binary TW Dra is reported, which is analyzed with the 2013 version ...By using the Lunar-based Ultraviolet Telescope （LUT） from 2014 December 2 to December 4, the first near-UV light curve of the well-known Algol-type binary TW Dra is reported, which is analyzed with the 2013 version of the W-D code. Our solutions confirmed that TW Dra is a semi-detached binary system where the secondary component fills its Roche lobe. The mass ratio and a high inclination are obtained （q = 0.47, i = 86.68°）. Based on 589 available data spanning more than one century, the complex period changes are studied. Secular increase and three cyclical changes are found in the corresponding orbital period analysis. The secular increase changes reveal mass transfer from the secondary component to the primary one at a rate of 6.8 × 10-7 M yr-1. One large cyclical change of 116.04 yr may be caused by disturbance of visual component ADS 9706B orbiting TW Dra （ADS 9706A）, while the other two cyclical changes with shorter periods of 22.47 and 37.27 yr can be explained as the result of two circumbinary companions that are orbiting around TW Dra, where the two companions are in simple 3 ： 5 orbit-rotation resonances. TW Dra itself is a basic binary in a possible sextuple system with the configuration （1 ＋ 1） ＋ （1 ＋ 1） ＋ （1 ＋ 1）, which further suggests that multiplicity may be a fairly common phenomenon in close binary systems.展开更多
Photometric observations of AH Cnc, a W UMa-type system in the open cluster M67, were car- fled out by using the 50BIN telescope. About 100h of time-series/3- and V-band data were taken, based on which eight new times...Photometric observations of AH Cnc, a W UMa-type system in the open cluster M67, were car- fled out by using the 50BIN telescope. About 100h of time-series/3- and V-band data were taken, based on which eight new times of light minima were determined. By applying the Wilson-Devinney method, the light curves were modeled and a revised photometric solution of the binary system was derived. We con- firmed that AH Cnc is a deep contact （f = 51%）, low mass-ratio （q - 0.156） system. Adopting the distance modulus derived from study of the host cluster, we have re-calculated the physical parameters of the binary system, namely the masses and radii. The masses and radii of the two components were estimated to be respectively 1.188（4-0.061） Me, 1.332（4-0.063） RQ for the primary component and 0.185（4-0.032） Me, 0.592（4-0.051） Re for the secondary. By adding the newly derived minimum timings to all the available data, the period variations of AH Cnc were studied. This shows that the orbital period of the binary is con- tinuously increasing at a rate of dp/dt = 4.29 x 10-10 d yr-1. In addition to the long-term period increase, a cyclic variation with a period of 35.26 yr was determined, which could be attributed to an unresolved tertiary component of the system.展开更多
New multi-color BVRcIc photometric observations are presented for the W UMa type eclips- ing binary V1073 Cyg. The multi-color light curve analysis with the Wilson-Devinney procedure yielded the absolute parameters of...New multi-color BVRcIc photometric observations are presented for the W UMa type eclips- ing binary V1073 Cyg. The multi-color light curve analysis with the Wilson-Devinney procedure yielded the absolute parameters of this system, showing that V 1073 Cyg is a shallow contact binary system with a fill-out factor f = 0.124（±0.011）. We collected all available times of light minima spanning 119yr, including CCD data to construct the O - C curve, and performed detailed O - C analysis. The O - C diagram shows that the period change is complex. A long-term continuous decrease and a cyclic vari- ation exist. The period is decreasing at a rate ofP = -1.04（±0.18） × 10-10 d cycle-land, with the period decrease, V1073 Cyg will evolve to the deep contact stage. The cyclic variation with a period of P3 = 82.7（±3.6） yr and an amplitude of A = 0.028（±0.002） d may be explained by magnetic activ- ity of one or both components or the light travel time effect caused by a distant third companion with M3（i1 = 90°） = 0.511 M⊙.展开更多
We introduce a new method to derive the orbital parameters of spectroscopic binary stars by nonlinear least squares of （o - c）. Using the measured radial velocity data of the four double lined spectroscopic binary s...We introduce a new method to derive the orbital parameters of spectroscopic binary stars by nonlinear least squares of （o - c）. Using the measured radial velocity data of the four double lined spectroscopic binary systems, AI Phe, GM Dra, HD 93917 and V502 Oph, we derived both the orbital and combined spectroscopic elements of these systems. Our numerical results are in good agreement with the those obtained using the method of Lehmann-Filhés.展开更多
We carry out a re-analysis of the photometric data in Rclc 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 ...We carry out a re-analysis of the photometric data in Rclc 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_JO04259.3＋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 M1 = 1.19±0.09M⊙, M2 = 0.33±0.02M⊙ and R1 = 1.02±0.04R⊙, R2 = 0.58±0.08Re respectively based on Rc band data. Quite similar values are found by analyzing/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 Re between the two components.展开更多
文摘We conducted the first light curve study of the binary star EL Tuc within the Binary Systems of South and North project's framework.The photometric observations were made using standard multiband BVR_cI_c filters at an observatory in Argentina.We presented a new ephemeris for EL Tuc and a linear fit to the O–C diagram,utilizing our extracted times of minima and additional literature.We employed the PHysics Of Eclipsing BinariEs Python code and the Markov chain Monte Carlo approach for the system's light curve analysis.The target system's light curve solution required a cold starspot on the hotter component.We conclude that EL Tuc is a total contact binary system with a low mass ratio of q=0.172±0.002,an orbital inclination of i=83°.74±0°.40,and a fillout factor of f=53.7%±1.6%.We used the P-a relationship and the Gaia Data Release 3 parallax method to determine the absolute parameters of EL Tuc to compare the precision of our results.This system was classified as W-type based on the mass and effective temperature of the companion stars.The positions of the systems were depicted on the M-L,M-R,T-M,and q-Lratiodiagrams.The relationship between the spectroscopic and photometric mass ratios of binaries was discussed.
基金a project supported by the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Türkiye (TüB?TAK) under grant No.114F166
文摘We present a comprehensive analysis of BI CVn,an eclipsing overcontact binary system.New BVR photometric observations,combined with available spectroscopic data,were analyzed simultaneously using the Wilson–Devinney method to derive the orbital and physical parameters of the system.The resulting stellar parameters are M1=0.58±0.01M⊙,M2=1.42±0.02M⊙,R1=0.88±0.01R⊙,R2=1.31±0.01R⊙,with an orbital separation of a=2.80±0.01R⊙.Based on all available CCD times of minimum light,including both ground-based and T ESS observations,the(O-C)diagram of BI CVn was analyzed.T he orbital period exhibits a long-term decrease at a rate of-2.3239(±0.0001)×10-8 day yr-1,likely due to mass transfer from the more massive to the less massive component.Superimposed on this trend is a cyclic variation with a period of 56.84±0.08 yr,indicative of a light-travel time effect caused by a third body,whose estimated mass is 0.63±0.02M⊙.Using these derived parameters,we modeled the binary’s evolution through non-conservative processes with the Binary Star Evolution code.The evolutionary tracks of the components were examined in multiple parameter planes,leading to an estimated merger timescale of approximately 2.70 Gyr.
基金support of the staff of the 85 cm,60 cm telescopes at the Xinglong observational station of the National Astronomical Observatories,Chinese Academy of Sciences,and TESS team works funding by the NASA Science Mission directorate.This work is sponsored by the Natural Science Foundation of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region(No.2022D01A164)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.U1831109 and 12103030)。
文摘Using ground-based telescopes,the multi-color photometric observations of the contact binary EF Boo were obtained in 2020,2023,and 2024.Combining these with 7-sectors of light curves from TESS data,the variations of the O'Connell effect in continuous time and shapes of light curves over several years were identified.Three sets of typical light curves were analyzed to determine the photometric solutions via the Wilson-Devinney program.Considering the spectroscopic mass ratio of q=0.53,these photometric solutions suggest that EF Boo is a W-type W UMa contact binary with the averaged filling factor of f=22.26%,a small temperature difference,and a cool spot on the primary component.If the variations of the O'Connell effect are due to the magnetic activity of this cool spot,the longitudinal location varied from 50.4 to 302.7 over the time interval of 1434 days.Based on all CCD minimum times from ground-based telescope and TESS data,the O-C curve was also analyzed.A cyclic oscillation(A3=0.00575 days,T3=27.8 yr)superimposed on a secular increase(dP/dt=6.74×10^(-8)day yr^(-1))was discovered for the first time.The successive increase is possibly a result of mass transfer from the less massive star to the more massive one.The cyclic oscillations were possibly explained by the light-travel time effect via a third body or the magnetic activities.From the short cadence observations from TESS,we also calculated the value of the O'Connell effect and O-C value for each cycle and found no correlation between the O'Connell effect and O-C over nearly 30 days across different sectors.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.U1331121,U1231202,11373037 and 11303021)
文摘We present a time-series BV CCD photometry for an EB-type eclipsing binary NSVS 1908107, a member of the young open cluster NGC 869. The photometric solution was obtained by using the 2003 version of the Wilson-Devinney code. It reveals that the system is a semi-detached binary with the secondary component filling its Roche lobe. The mass ratio was determined to be 0.059±0.001. With the physical parameters of the cluster, the masses, radii and luminosities of the two components of NSVS 1908107 are estimated to be M1 = 10.34±2.29 M⊙, R1 = 4.65re±0.34 Rspectivel⊙, L1 = 8076 y. The results s±371 L = 2.40 how tha⊙and M2 = 0.61 t the secondary co±0.13M⊙, R2±0.17 R⊙, L2 = 1054±48 L⊙mponent could be a giant or subgiant star with the outer envelope being stripped.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.11703080 and11703082)the Yunnan Natural Science Foundation(No.2018FB006)
文摘Multi-color light curves of V1197 Her were obtained with the 2.4 meter optical telescope at the Thai National Observatory and the Wilson-Devinney(W-D)program was used to model the observational light curves.The photometric solutions reveal that V1197 Her is a W-subtype shallow contact binary system with a mass ratio of q=2.61 and a fill-out factor of f=15.7%.The temperature difference between the primary star and secondary star is only 140 K in spite of the low degree of contact,which means that V1197 Her is not only in geometrical contact configuration but is also already under thermal contact status.The orbital inclination of V1197 Her is as high as i=82.7?,and the primary star is completely eclipsed at the primary minimum.The totally eclipsing characteristic implies that the determined physical parameters are highly reliable.The masses,radii and luminosities of the primary star(star 1)and secondary star(star2)are estimated to be M1=0.30(1)M⊙,M2=0.77(2)M⊙,R1=0.54(1)R⊙,R2=0.83(1)R⊙,L1=0.18(1)L⊙and L2=0.38(1)L⊙.The evolutionary statuses of the two component stars are drawn in the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram,showing that the less massive but hotter primary star is more evolved than the secondary star.The period of V1197 Her is decreasing continuously at a rate of d P/dt=-2.58×10^-7 day·year^-1,which can be explained by mass transfer from the more massive star to the less massive one at a rate of dM2/dt=-1.61×10^-7 M⊙year^-1.The light curves of V1197 Her are reported to show the O’Connell effect.Thus,a cool spot is added to the more massive star to model the asymmetry in the light curves.
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文摘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 T1 = T2 = 6100 K）. NSVS 2569022 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 M1 = 1.17 M⊙ and M2 = 0.09 M⊙; radii R1 = 1.19 R⊙ and R2 = 0.38 R⊙; luminosities L1 = 1.73 L⊙ and L2 = 0.17L⊙. 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）.
基金supported by the Joint Research Found(Nos.U1831109 and U1631108)in Astronomy under cooperative agreement between the National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC)and Chinese Academy of Sciences(CAS)the Science Foundation of China University of Petroleum-Beijing at Karamay(Nos.RCYJ 2016B-03-004 and 2016B-03-006)Key Laboratory for the Structure and Evolution ofCelestial Objects,Chinese Academy of Sciences(No.OP201708)。
文摘High-precision CCD photometric observations of the contact binary V680 Per were obtained in2016.Its symmetric multi-color light curves were analyzed by using the Wilson–Devinney(2013)program.These photometric solutions suggest that V680 Per is an A-type W UMa contact binary with the mass ratio of q=0.693 and a fill-out factor of f=18.84%with a small temperature difference of 101 K.Based on all minimum times,the O-C curve was analyzed for the first time in this study.A cyclic oscillation(A3=0.00093 d,T3=4.92 yr)superimposed on a secular decrease(d P/dt=-8.16×10-8 d yr-1)was identified.The continuous decrease in period is possibly a result of mass transfer from the more massive component to the less massive one,or angular momentum loss due to a magnetic stellar wind.Because of this secular decrease,it is predicted that the degree of contact will become higher,and V680 Per will evolve into a deeper overcontact binary.
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文摘We present a period analysis of the near-contact binary CN And using all available times of light minima. It is revealed that the orbital period exhibits a long-term decrease as well as a small-amplitude cyclic oscillation. This result suggests that the secular period decrease at the rate of d P/dt =-1.4017 ×10-7 d yr-1 is caused by a combination of mass transfer and angular momentum loss due to magnetic braking. The periodic variation with an amplitude of A = 0.0036 d and a period of Pmod = 28.3542 yr should be rooted in the light-time effect of a third body, rather than cyclic magnetic activity.
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文摘The lander of China’s Chang’E-3 spacecraft is equipped with a 15-cm telescope that is very useful for monitoring celestial objects in the ultraviolet(UV) band(245–340 nm).The Lunar-based Ultraviolet Telescope(LUT) is the first long-term lunar-based astronomical observatory,that can make uninterrupted observations of a target from the Moon.Here we present the continuous complete UV light curve of the eclipsing binary TX Herculis(TX Her).The analysis of the light curve suggests that TX Her is a detached binary.The dip in the light curve was explained by the emergence of a stellar dark spot on the less massive F0 type component.The cyclic change of arrival eclipse times for the system reveals that it contains an additional stellar companion with a minimal mass of 0.35 M⊙ and a period of 48.92 yr,which is supported by the detected light contribution of the third body from light curve analysis.This third body may play an important role in the formation of the present short-period system TX Her.
基金funded by MCIN/AEI/10.13039/501100011033/through grant PID2020-112949GB-100partially updated by using funding from the European Union's Horizon2020 Research and Innovation Programme,under grant Agreement No.776403(EXOPLANETS-A)financial support of the Ministry of Education,Science and Technological Development of the Republic of Serbia through contract No.451-03-9/2021-14/200002。
文摘The study reports photometric and spectroscopic observations of two recently recognized contact binary systems.Both systems show total eclipses and analysis of the light curves indicates both have very low mass ratios of less than 0.3.We derive absolute parameters from color and distance based calibrations and show that,although both have low mass ratios,they are likely to be in a stable orbit and unlikely to merge.In other respects,both systems have characteristics similar to other contact binaries with the secondary larger and brighter than their main sequence counterparts and we also find that the secondary is considerably denser than the primary in both systems.
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文摘Nova Sco 2008(=V1309 Sco)is an example of a V838 Mon type eruption rather than a typical classical nova.This enigmatic object was recently shown to have resulted from the merger of two stars in a contact binary.It is the first stellar merger that was identified to be undergoing a common envelope transient.To understand the properties of its binary progenitor,the pre-outburst light curves were analyzed by using the W-D method.The photometric solution of the 2002 light curve shows that it is a deep contact binary(f=89.5(~40.5)%)with a mass ratio of 0.094.The asymmetry of the light curve is explained by the presence of a dark spot on the more massive component.The extremely high fill-out factor suggests that the merging of the contact binary is driven by dynamical mass loss from the outer Lagrange point.However,the analysis of the 2004 light curve indicates that no solutions were obtained even at an extremely low mass ratio of q=0.03.This suggests that the common convective envelope of the binary system disappeared and the secondary component spiraled into the envelope of the primary in 2004.Finally,the ejection of the envelope of the primary produced the outburst.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos.11103036,11473009 and U1231102)
文摘New multi-color photometry of the solar-type contact binary OO Aql was obtained in 2012 and2013, using the 60 cm telescope at Xinglong Station of the National Astronomical Observatories, Chinese Academy of Sciences. From two sets of light curves LC_1 and LC_2, photometric models were performed by using the 2003 version of the Wilson-Devinney code. The overcontact factor of the binary system was determined to be f = 37.0（±0.5）%. The intrinsic variability of this binary occurs in light maxima and minima, which could result from a possible third component and magnetic activity of the late type components. Based on all available light minimum times, the orbital period may change in a complicated mode,i.e., sudden period jumps or continuous period variations. The period of OO Aql may possibly undergo a secular period decrease with a rate of d P /dt =-3.63（±0.30） × 10^（-8）d yr^（-1）, superimposed by two possible cyclic variations in the O- C curve. The long-term period decrease may be interpreted as conserved mass transfer from the more massive component to the less massive one. The 21.5-yr oscillation may be attributed to cyclic magnetic activity, and the 69.3-yr one may result from the light-time effect of an unseen tertiary body.
基金the support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) through the grants 11833002, 12090040, and 12090042Guo Shou Jing Telescope (the Large Sky Area Multi-Object Fiber Spectroscopic Telescope LAMOST) is a National Major Scientific Project built by the Chinese Academy of Sciences+2 种基金Funding for the project has been provided by the National Development and Reform CommissionLAMOST is operated and managed by the National Astronomical Observatories, Chinese Academy of SciencesFunding for the Kepler mission is provided by the NASA Science Mission directorate。
文摘The LAMOST spectra and Kepler light curves are combined to investigate the detached eclipsing binary KIC 8098300,which shows the O’Connell effect caused by spot/facula modulation.The radial velocity(RV)measurements are derived by using the tomographic spectra disentangling technology.The mass ratio q=K1/K2=0.812±0.007,and the orbital semimajor axis a sin i=14.984±0.048 R_(⊙)are obtained by fitting the RV curves.We optimize the binary model concerning the spot/facula activity with the code PHOEBE and obtain precise parameters of the orbit including the eccentricity e=0.0217±0.0008,the inclination i=87°.71±0°.04,and the angle of periastronω=284°.1±0°.5.The masses and radii of the primary and secondary star are determined as M_(1)=1.3467±0.0001 M_(⊙),R_(1)=1.569±0.003 R_(⊙),and M_(2)=1.0940±0.0001 M_(⊙),R_(2)=1.078±0.002 R_(⊙),respectively.The ratio of temperatures of the two component stars is r_(teff)=0.924±0.001.We also obtain the periastron precession speed of 0.000024±0.000001 day cycle-l.The residuals of out-of-eclipse are analyzed using the auto-correlation function and the discrete Fourier transform.The spot/facula activity is relatively weaker,but the lifetime is longer than that of most single main sequence stars in the same temperature range.The average rotation period of the spots P_(rot)=4.32 days is slightly longer than the orbital period,which may be caused by either the migration of spots/faculae along the longitude or the latitudinal differential rotation.The activity may be spot-dominated for the secondary star and facula-dominated for the primary star.The method of this work can be used to analyze more eclipsing binaries with the O’Connell effect in the Kepler field to obtain the precise parameters and investigate the difference of spot behavior between binaries and single stars.It is helpful for a deeper understanding of the stellar magnetic activity and dynamo theory.
文摘A new CCD （V） light curve is presented for the semi-detached binary system FU Ara. The light curve, obtained in 2007, is the first one since the last 50 years. With our data we were able to determine six new times of minimum light and refined the period of the system to 0.8645049 days. A Wilson-Devinney analysis leads to a solution of a semi- detached configuration, composed of a main-sequence primary component of spectral type F5, fractionally smaller than its Roche lobe, and an evolved secondary component of spectral type K1 which fills its Roche lobe, and which is overluminous and oversized as compared with the main-sequence. The two components of FU Ara differ considerably in effective temperature. It is classified as an FO Virginis type of near-contact binary system. Assuming a reasonable value for the mass of the primary component, an estimate of the absolute elements of FU Ara has been made, on the assumption that the primary has a mass corresponding to its spectral type according to Svechnikov ＆ Taidakova.
文摘We present CCD photometric observations of an eclipsing binary in the direction of the open cluster Praesepe using the 2 m telescope at IUCAA Girawali Observatory, India. Though the system was classified as an eclipsing binary by Pepper et al., detailed investigations have been lacking. The photometric solutions using the Wilson-Devinney code suggest that it is a W-type W UMa system and, interestingly, the system parameters are similar to another contact binary system SW Lac.
基金supported by the Key Research Program of Chinese Academy of Sience (KGEDEW-603)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos.11403095,11133007 and 11325315)+2 种基金the Yunnan Natural Science Foundation (2014FB187)the Science Foundation of Yunnan Province (Grant No.2012HC011)the Strategic Priority Research Program “The Emergence of Cosmological Structures” of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (Grant No.XDB09010202)
文摘By using the Lunar-based Ultraviolet Telescope （LUT） from 2014 December 2 to December 4, the first near-UV light curve of the well-known Algol-type binary TW Dra is reported, which is analyzed with the 2013 version of the W-D code. Our solutions confirmed that TW Dra is a semi-detached binary system where the secondary component fills its Roche lobe. The mass ratio and a high inclination are obtained （q = 0.47, i = 86.68°）. Based on 589 available data spanning more than one century, the complex period changes are studied. Secular increase and three cyclical changes are found in the corresponding orbital period analysis. The secular increase changes reveal mass transfer from the secondary component to the primary one at a rate of 6.8 × 10-7 M yr-1. One large cyclical change of 116.04 yr may be caused by disturbance of visual component ADS 9706B orbiting TW Dra （ADS 9706A）, while the other two cyclical changes with shorter periods of 22.47 and 37.27 yr can be explained as the result of two circumbinary companions that are orbiting around TW Dra, where the two companions are in simple 3 ： 5 orbit-rotation resonances. TW Dra itself is a basic binary in a possible sextuple system with the configuration （1 ＋ 1） ＋ （1 ＋ 1） ＋ （1 ＋ 1）, which further suggests that multiplicity may be a fairly common phenomenon in close binary systems.
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文摘Photometric observations of AH Cnc, a W UMa-type system in the open cluster M67, were car- fled out by using the 50BIN telescope. About 100h of time-series/3- and V-band data were taken, based on which eight new times of light minima were determined. By applying the Wilson-Devinney method, the light curves were modeled and a revised photometric solution of the binary system was derived. We con- firmed that AH Cnc is a deep contact （f = 51%）, low mass-ratio （q - 0.156） system. Adopting the distance modulus derived from study of the host cluster, we have re-calculated the physical parameters of the binary system, namely the masses and radii. The masses and radii of the two components were estimated to be respectively 1.188（4-0.061） Me, 1.332（4-0.063） RQ for the primary component and 0.185（4-0.032） Me, 0.592（4-0.051） Re for the secondary. By adding the newly derived minimum timings to all the available data, the period variations of AH Cnc were studied. This shows that the orbital period of the binary is con- tinuously increasing at a rate of dp/dt = 4.29 x 10-10 d yr-1. In addition to the long-term period increase, a cyclic variation with a period of 35.26 yr was determined, which could be attributed to an unresolved tertiary component of the system.
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文摘New multi-color BVRcIc photometric observations are presented for the W UMa type eclips- ing binary V1073 Cyg. The multi-color light curve analysis with the Wilson-Devinney procedure yielded the absolute parameters of this system, showing that V 1073 Cyg is a shallow contact binary system with a fill-out factor f = 0.124（±0.011）. We collected all available times of light minima spanning 119yr, including CCD data to construct the O - C curve, and performed detailed O - C analysis. The O - C diagram shows that the period change is complex. A long-term continuous decrease and a cyclic vari- ation exist. The period is decreasing at a rate ofP = -1.04（±0.18） × 10-10 d cycle-land, with the period decrease, V1073 Cyg will evolve to the deep contact stage. The cyclic variation with a period of P3 = 82.7（±3.6） yr and an amplitude of A = 0.028（±0.002） d may be explained by magnetic activ- ity of one or both components or the light travel time effect caused by a distant third companion with M3（i1 = 90°） = 0.511 M⊙.
文摘We introduce a new method to derive the orbital parameters of spectroscopic binary stars by nonlinear least squares of （o - c）. Using the measured radial velocity data of the four double lined spectroscopic binary systems, AI Phe, GM Dra, HD 93917 and V502 Oph, we derived both the orbital and combined spectroscopic elements of these systems. Our numerical results are in good agreement with the those obtained using the method of Lehmann-Filhés.
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文摘We carry out a re-analysis of the photometric data in Rclc 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_JO04259.3＋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 M1 = 1.19±0.09M⊙, M2 = 0.33±0.02M⊙ and R1 = 1.02±0.04R⊙, R2 = 0.58±0.08Re respectively based on Rc band data. Quite similar values are found by analyzing/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 Re between the two components.
