In this paper,new light curves(LCs) of contact eclipsing binary(CEB) systems LX Lyn and V0853 Aur are presented and analyzed by using the 2015 version of the Wilson-Devinney(W-D) code.In order to explain their asymmet...In this paper,new light curves(LCs) of contact eclipsing binary(CEB) systems LX Lyn and V0853 Aur are presented and analyzed by using the 2015 version of the Wilson-Devinney(W-D) code.In order to explain their asymmetric LCs,cool starspots on the components were employed.It is suggested that their fill-out degrees are f=12.0%(LX Lyn) and f=26.3%(V0853 Aur).At the same time,we found that LX Lyn is a W-type eclipsing binary(EB) with an orbital inclination of i=84°.88 and a mass ratio of q=2.31.V0853 Aur is also a W-type CEB with a mass ratio of q=2.77 and an orbital inclination of i= 79°.26.Based on all available times of light minimum,their orbital period changes are studied by using the O-C method.The O-C diagram of LX Lyn reveals a cyclic oscillation with a period of about 14.84 yr and an amplitude of 0.0019 days,which can be explained by the light-travel time effect(LTTE) due to the presence of a third body with a minimum mass of0.06M_⊙.For V0853 Aur,it is discovered that the O-C diagram of the system also shows a cyclic oscillation with a period of 9.64 yr and an amplitude of 0.03365 days.The cyclic oscillation of V0853 Aur can be attributed to the LTTE by means of a third body with a mass no less than 3.77M_⊙.The third body may play an important role in the formation and evolution of these systems.展开更多
V0405 Dra is a W UMa-type binary star.Based on the TESS data,we have conducted an orbital period study and performed a light curve analysis for the system.The orbital period study reveals that the O-C curve for V0405 ...V0405 Dra is a W UMa-type binary star.Based on the TESS data,we have conducted an orbital period study and performed a light curve analysis for the system.The orbital period study reveals that the O-C curve for V0405 Dra exhibits secular decrease at an extremely high rate of d P/dt=-2.71×10^(-6)day year^(-1),along with periodic variations characterized by an amplitude of A_(3)=0.0032 day and a period of P_(3)=1.413 years.The orbital periodic change is possibly due to the light-travel time effect resulting from an additional third body in the system,for which we estimate a minimum mass of M_(3)=0.77M_(⊙).By employing the 2013 version of the Wilson-Devinney(W-D)method to synthesize a light curve,we derived photometric solutions indicating that V0405 Dra is a new deep(f=68.7%)and low-mass ratio(q=0.175)contact binary.The fast decrease in its orbital period is likely caused by mass transfer from the more massive primary star to the less massive secondary star,or due to angular momentum loss.With further mass transfer and loss of angular momentum,the binary will gradually evolve into a tighter contact configuration,eventually leading to a merger into a single star,following the evolutionary paths suggested for such deep and low mass ratio contact binaries.展开更多
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
The light curve analyses and orbital period variations for two contact binary stars,LS Del and V997 Cyg,are presented in this work which was conducted in the frame of the Binary Systems of South and North project Grou...The light curve analyses and orbital period variations for two contact binary stars,LS Del and V997 Cyg,are presented in this work which was conducted in the frame of the Binary Systems of South and North project Ground-based photometric observations were performed at two observatories in France.We used the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite(TESS)data for extracting times of minima and light curve analysis of the targe systems.The O-C diagram for both systems displays a parabolic trend.LS Del and V997 Cyg’s orbital periods are increasing at rates of dP/dt=7.20×10^(-08)days yr^(-1)and dP/dt=2.54×10^(-08)days yr^(-1),respectively Therefore,it can be concluded that mass is being transferred from the less massive star to the more massive component with a rate of dM/dt=-1.96×10^(-7)M_(⊙)yr^(-1)for the LS Del system,and dM/dt=-3.83×10^(-7)M_(⊙)yr-1for V997 Cyg.The parameters of a third possible object in the system are also considered.The PHysics Of Eclipsing BinariEs Python code was used to analyze the light curves.The light curve solutions needed a cold starspot due to the asymmetry in the LS Del system’s light curve maxima.The mass ratio fill-out factor,and star temperature all indicate that both systems are contact binary types in this investigation.Two methods were applied to estimate the absolute parameters of the systems:one method relied on the parallax of Gaia DR3,and the other used a P-M relationship.The positions of the systems are also depicted on the M-L,M-R q-L_(ratio),and logM_(tot)-logJ_(0)diagrams.We recommend that further observations and investigations be done on the existence of a fourth body in this system.展开更多
The CCD photometric observations of open star cluster M37(NGC 2099) were carried out up to a limiting magnitude of V ～ 20 in both B and V filters to search for variable stars using a 2k×4k CCD and the 1.3 m tele...The CCD photometric observations of open star cluster M37(NGC 2099) were carried out up to a limiting magnitude of V ～ 20 in both B and V filters to search for variable stars using a 2k×4k CCD and the 1.3 m telescope at the Vainu Bapu Observatory, Kavalur.A total of 314 stars were in the first observing run, out of which 60 were identified as variables.Eight out of the identified 60 variables are classified as W UMa binary stars.For model fitting, we used PHOEBE based on the W-D code to estimate the physical parameters of these newly detected W UMa binaries that theoretically best match the observed light curves.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
We presented the first photometric and orbital period investigations for two near-contact binaries:HT Lyn and IR Lyn.The light-curves solutions derived from both our ground-based and various surveys’observations sugg...We presented the first photometric and orbital period investigations for two near-contact binaries:HT Lyn and IR Lyn.The light-curves solutions derived from both our ground-based and various surveys’observations suggested that HT Lyn and IR Lyn are two semi-detached-type near-contact binaries with the secondary and primary components filling the Roche lobe.Combining the eclipse timings derived from several surveys’data and our observations with those reported in the literature,we modified the orbital periods and revealed that their orbital periods were stable for the last two decades.The absolute physical parameters were well determined by using the empirical relations and the Gaia-distance-based method.Similar to other near-contact binaries,the primary components of HT Lyn and IR Lyn are evolving at the main-sequence stage,while their less-massive secondary components show the over-sized and over-luminosity features and should be more evolved than their primary ones.Combining the stable orbital period with the semi-detached configurations,we infer that the two near-contact binaries may be just located in the critical phase and evolving from the current semi-detached phase to the detached or contact one.展开更多
The photometric solutions of the ultrashort period close binary V0644 Ser based on our new complete BVRI light curves are derived by the Wilson–Devininney code.The results show that V0644 Ser is a W-type shallow cont...The photometric solutions of the ultrashort period close binary V0644 Ser based on our new complete BVRI light curves are derived by the Wilson–Devininney code.The results show that V0644 Ser is a W-type shallow contact binary,and the third light was found in the R and I bands.Compared with the light curves in 2011,the amplitude variation of the secondary maximum can be explained by the temperature change from hot to cold in the local region of the star surface caused by magnetic activity or convective instability.Combined with the Gaia parallax,the absolute parameters of this system are obtained:M_(1)=0.29(4)M_(⊙),R_(1)=0.48(3)R_(⊙),R_(2)=0.65(3)R_(⊙),L_(1)=0.11(2)L_(⊙),L_(2)=0.16(2)L_(⊙)=0.16(2)L_(⊙).To study the period variation,we fitted the Super WASP,CSS,ASAS-SN and ZTF survey timing data to obtain light minima times spanning 14 yr.Through O-C analysis,we find that the orbital period of this system has a long-term period decrease and periodic oscillation.The long-term period decrease can be explained by the mass transfer from more-massive component to less one and angular momentum loss via magnetic stellar wind.With the period decrease,this system is evolving from the present shallow contact phase to a relatively deeper stage predicted by the thermal relaxation oscillation theory.Periodic oscillation can be explained by the light-time effect of the cool third body.This third body may play an important role in the early formation and evolution of the binary system by removing angular momentum.展开更多
The TESS light curve(LC)of the marginal contact binary A A Cet was analyzed simultaneously with the radial velocity and the orbital period(OP)change of the system was investigated.The physical parameters of the system...The TESS light curve(LC)of the marginal contact binary A A Cet was analyzed simultaneously with the radial velocity and the orbital period(OP)change of the system was investigated.The physical parameters of the system were obtained by analyzing the LC of A A Cet with the Wilson-Devinney method,and the absolute parameters of the components were calculated using the results obtained.For the components of AA Cet,the masses and radii were calculated as M_(1)=1.39±0.04 M_⊙,M_(2)=0.48±0.02 M_⊙,and R_(1)=1.64±0.03 R_⊙,R_(2)=1.01±0.04 R_⊙,respectively.AA Cet is a marginal contact binary with a temperature difference of 1305 K between its components.A total of 14 eclipse times were obtained from the TESS data and used in the OP analysis together with those collected from the literature.It has been observed that the change in the OP of AA Cet is in the form of a decreasing parabola.Conservative mass transfer between the components has been interpreted as the reason for this change.The OP decrease amount of A A Cet was obtained as dP/dt=0.0062±0.0006 s yr^(-1).and the reason for this decrease was attributed to a 3.3(9)×10^(-8)M_⊙.mass transfer per year from the more massive component to the less massive one.The age of A A Cet has been estimated as 7 Gyr,as the age of contact systems helps us to understand their evolution.展开更多
We report the radio observations of the eclipsing black widow pulsar J1720-0534, a 3.26 ms pulsar in orbit with a low mass companion of mass 0.029 to 0.034 M⊙. We obtain the phase-connected timing ephemeris and polar...We report the radio observations of the eclipsing black widow pulsar J1720-0534, a 3.26 ms pulsar in orbit with a low mass companion of mass 0.029 to 0.034 M⊙. We obtain the phase-connected timing ephemeris and polarization profile of this millisecond pulsar(MSP) using the Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical radio Telescope(FAST), the Green Bank Telescope(GBT), and the Parkes Telescope. For the first time from such a system, an oscillatory polarization angle change was observed from a particular eclipse egress with partial depolarization, indicating 10-milliGauss-level reciprocating magnetic fields oscillating in a length scale of 5 ×10^(3)km(assuming an orbital inclination angle of 90°) outside the companion's magnetosphere. The dispersion measure variation observed during the ingresses and egresses shows the rapid raising of the electron density in the shock boundary between the companion's magnetosphere and the surrounding pulsar wind. We suggest that the observed oscillatory magnetic fields originate from the pulsar wind outside the companion's magnetosphere.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 rarely studied open cluster,King 1 is observed using the 1.3-m telescope equipped with a 2 k×4 k CCD at Vainu Bappu Observatory,India.We analyze the photometric data obtained from CCD observations in both B and...A rarely studied open cluster,King 1 is observed using the 1.3-m telescope equipped with a 2 k×4 k CCD at Vainu Bappu Observatory,India.We analyze the photometric data obtained from CCD observations in both B and V bands.Out of 132 detected stars in the open cluster King 1 field,we have identified four stellar variables,and two among them are reported as newly detected binary systems.The parallax values from Gaia DR2 suggest that the open cluster King 1 is in the background of these two detected binary systems,falling along the same line of sight,giving rise to different parallax values.Periodogram analysis was carried out using Phase Dispersion Minimization(PDM)and the Lomb-Scargle(LS)method for all the detected variables.PHysics Of Eclipsing Binari Es(PHOEBE)is extensively employed to model various stellar parameters of both the detected binary systems.Based on the modeling results obtained from this work,one of the binary systems is reported for the first time as an Eclipsing Detached(ED)and the other as an Eclipsing Contact(EC)binary of W-type W UMa.展开更多
We presented a low-precision spectrum for HI Leo,Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite data for V523 Cas,and new photometry for both K-type contact binaries.Comparing their light curves on different observing dates,we...We presented a low-precision spectrum for HI Leo,Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite data for V523 Cas,and new photometry for both K-type contact binaries.Comparing their light curves on different observing dates,we found small intrinsic variabilities,such as variable amplitudes for HI Leo and the varying heights around the second maxima for V523 Cas.By the Wilson-Devinney Code,we deduced six photometric solutions.The dark spot of V523 Cas may appear on the surface of the more massive component on BJD 2458768,while it disappears on BJD 2458779.Our results indicate that the two binaries are W-type shallow-contact binaries(f≤10%).From the eclipse timing residuals,we found that the orbital periods may continuously increase,accompanied by one to two light-time effects due to additional bodies.The modulated periods and semi-amplitudes are P_(3)=25.8(±1.0)yr and A_(3)=0_·^(d)0066(6)for HI Leo,P_(3)=-14.8(±2.0)yr and A_(3)=0_·^(d)0448(12),P_(4)=18.89(±0.14)yr and A4=0_·^(d)0025(2)for V523 Cas,respectively.The orbital period secularly increases at a rate of dP/dt=2.86(±0.11)×10^(-7)day yr^(-1)for HI Leo and dP/dt=3.45(±0.07)×10^(-8)day yr^(-1)for V523 Cas,which may be attributed to mass transfer from the secondary to the primary.With mass transferring,the shallow-contact binaries,HI Leo and V523 Cas,will evolve into the broken-contact configurations.展开更多
Two eclipsing binary systems,UZ Lyr and BR Cyg,are semi-detached types whose secondary component fills its Roche lobe.Although radial velocity and light curves of these systems have already been investigated separatel...Two eclipsing binary systems,UZ Lyr and BR Cyg,are semi-detached types whose secondary component fills its Roche lobe.Although radial velocity and light curves of these systems have already been investigated separately,both their radial velocity and light curves are analyzed simultaneously for the first time in the present study.Also,the orbital period changes of these systems are studied.Our results show that the mass transfers between components have negligible effects on the orbital period changes of these systems,but two light travel time effects are the reasons for the periodic behavior of the O-C curve for UZ Lyr.We could not remark more information about orbital period changes for BR Cyg,but we find a new orbital period for it.By radial velocity and light curve analysis,we find a cold spot on the secondary component of BR Cyg.The new geometrical and physical parameters of both systems are obtained and their positions on the H-R diagram are demonstrated.展开更多
We present the results of photometric and spectroscopic analyses for the triple-lined system KIC 6525196,an eclipsing binary accompanied by a third star.By modeling the Kepler light curves and radial velocities from L...We present the results of photometric and spectroscopic analyses for the triple-lined system KIC 6525196,an eclipsing binary accompanied by a third star.By modeling the Kepler light curves and radial velocities from LAMOST and HIDES observations,absolute parameters of the system are determined.Both components of the eclipsing binary are found to be solar-like stars with masses and radii of M= 1.0286 ± 0.0026 M,R= 1.127 ± 0.008 R.and M=0.9667 ± 0.0024 M,R=0.963 ± 0.007 R.The mass of the third star is determined to be M= 0.772 ± 0.010 M.With the out-of-eclipse light residuals,we measure rotation period and decay timescale of an active region by using the autocorrelation function.In comparison to the Sun,the activity level of the system is significantly stronger.In addition,a possible short photometric activity cycle of~244 days is detected.展开更多
Early-B stars,much less energetic than O stars,may create an HⅡregion that appears as radio-quiet.We report the identification of new early-B stars associated with the radio-quiet HⅡregion G014.645–00.606 in the M1...Early-B stars,much less energetic than O stars,may create an HⅡregion that appears as radio-quiet.We report the identification of new early-B stars associated with the radio-quiet HⅡregion G014.645–00.606 in the M17 complex.The radio-quiet HⅡregion G014.645–00.606 is adjacent to three radio-quiet WISE HⅡregion candidates.The ionizing sources of the radio-quiet HⅡregions are expected to be later than B1 V,given the sensitivity about 1–2 m Jy of the MAGPIS 20 cm survey.The stars were first selected if their parallaxes of Gaia EDR3 match that of the 22 GHz H2 O maser source within the same region.We used the color–magnitude diagram made from the Zwicky Transient Facility photometric catalog to select the candidates for massive stars because the intrinsic g-r colors of massive stars change little from B-type to O-type stars.Five stars lie in the areas of the color–magnitude diagram where either reddened massive stars or evolved post-main sequence stars of lower masses are commonly found.Three of the five stars,sources 1,2,and 3,are located at the cavities of the three IR bubbles,and extended Hαemission is detected around the three IR bubbles.We suggest that sources 1,2,and 3 are candidates for early-B stars associated with the radio-quiet region G014.645–00.606.Particularly,source 1 is an EW type eclipsing binary with a short period of 0.825 day,while source 2 is an EA type eclipsing binary with a short period of 0.919 day.The physical parameters of the two binary systems have been derived through the PHOEBE model.Source 1 is a twin binary of two stars with Teff≈23,500 K,and source 2 contains a hotter component(T_(eff)≈20,100 K)and a cooler one(T_(eff)≈15,500 K).The O-C values of source 1 show a trend of decline,implying that the period of the source is deceasing.Source 1 is likely a contact early-B twin binary,for which mass transfer might cause its orbit to shrink.展开更多
The development of large-scale time-domain surveys provides an opportunity to study the physical properties as well as the evolutionary scenario of B-type subdwarfs(sdBs)and M-type dwarfs(dMs).Here,we obtained 33 sdB+...The development of large-scale time-domain surveys provides an opportunity to study the physical properties as well as the evolutionary scenario of B-type subdwarfs(sdBs)and M-type dwarfs(dMs).Here,we obtained 33 sdB+dM eclipsing binaries based on the Zwicky Transient Facility(ZTF)light curves and Gaia Early Data Release3(EDR3)parallaxes.By using the PHOEBE code for light curve analysis,we obtain probability distributions for parameters of 29 sdB+dMs.R1,R2 and i are well determined,and the average uncertainty of mass ratio q is 0.08.Our parameters are in good agreement with previous works if a typical mass of sdB is assumed.Based on parameters of 29 sdB+dMs,we find that both the mass ratio q and the companion’s radius R2 decrease with the shortening of the orbital period.For the three sdB+dMs with orbital periods less than 0.075 days,their companions are all brown dwarfs.The masses and radii of the companions satisfy the mass–radius relation for low-mass stars and brown dwarfs.Companions with radii between 0.12 R_(⊙)and 0.15 R_(⊙)seem to be missing in the observations.As more short-period sdB+dM eclipsing binaries are discovered and classified in the future with ZTF and Gaia,we will have more information to constrain the evolutionary ending of sdB+dMs.展开更多
Multi-color light curves of CSS J075415.6+191052 and NW Leo are presented and the photometric solutions suggest that CSS J075415.6+191052 is an A-subtype contact binary with low mass ratio(q = 0.178) while NW Leo has ...Multi-color light curves of CSS J075415.6+191052 and NW Leo are presented and the photometric solutions suggest that CSS J075415.6+191052 is an A-subtype contact binary with low mass ratio(q = 0.178) while NW Leo has a high mass ratio(q = 0.707). For CSS J075415.6+191052, the RI light curves show weakening around the left shoulder of the secondary minimum, which indicates that there may be a dark spot on the secondary component. However, the light curves of BV bands are totally symmetric. It is unreasonable if the dark spot is caused by magnetic activity or mass transfer between the two components. Therefore, weakening of the light curves in this contact binary is caused by something else. A possible explanation is mass transferring from the primary component to the common convective envelope through the inner Lagrangian point, and this part of the mass, for some reason, weakens the RI bands of light from the secondary component. O-C analysis of NW Leo reveals a cyclic period change with a modulation period of 4.7 yr, which may be caused by the light travel time effect of a third body. The positions of CSS J075415.6+191052 and NW Leo in the P–J′_(orb)diagram indicate that CSS J075415.6+191052 mainly abides by the angular momentum loss theory while NW Leo is dominated by the thermal relaxation oscillation theory.展开更多
The first photometric solution in the B,V,R_(c) and I_(c) filters of the short period V1833 Ori eclipsing binary is presented based on new ground-based CCD photometric observations.We analyzed the BVRI photometric lig...The first photometric solution in the B,V,R_(c) and I_(c) filters of the short period V1833 Ori eclipsing binary is presented based on new ground-based CCD photometric observations.We analyzed the BVRI photometric light curves of the system,using PHOEBE 0.31 a,a binary star modeling program,with the Wilson-Devinney method based on Roche geometry to achieve the best accordance with the photometric observations to determine their absolute parameters from the light curves.We updated the ephemeris of V1833 Ori using two new light curve minima derived by our new observational data from those collected in the literature and analyzed the change of the system's orbital period.The O-C analysis indicates that the variations of the orbital period of V1833 Ori with time are increasing at a rate of 3.03×10^(-7)days yr^(-1).The distance of V1833 Ori is 173.7±15.6 pc.From the solutions,we find that V1833 Ori is an A-subtype W UMa overcontact binary with q=0.701 mass ratio and f=1.14 fill-out factor.The HR diagram positions of the eclipsing binary system's components are discussed.The system's absolute dimensions were compared to those of similar binaries in the log T_(eff)-log L,logM-logL,1 ogM-logR and logM-log J_(0)diagrams.展开更多
We presented new CCD photometry for two contact binaries,V724 And and QR Com,which were observed during the 2020–2022 observing seasons.By using the Wilson–Devinney method,the photometric solutions were deduced from...We presented new CCD photometry for two contact binaries,V724 And and QR Com,which were observed during the 2020–2022 observing seasons.By using the Wilson–Devinney method,the photometric solutions were deduced from new observed data and TESS ones.Their asymmetric light curves were modeled by a dark spot on the more massive component.Results indicate that the starspot may immigrate or disappear on the surface of the active component.From the TESS observations of QR Com,it is discovered that the difference between light maxima exhibits a 29.5 day oscillation,which implies the continuous evolution of spot feathers on the timescale of several weeks.Their mass ratio and fill-out factor are q=2.308 and f=11.55% for V724 And,and q=0.624 and f=12.77% for QR Com,respectively.From the(O-C)curve,the orbital period secularly decrease at a rate of d P/dt=-1.66×10^(-7)day yr^(-1)for V724 And and d P/dt=-3.98×10^(-7)day yr^(-1)for QR Com,which was interpreted by mass transfer from the more massive component to the less massive one.With period decreasing,this kind of shallow-contact binaries,V724 And and QR Com,will evolve into the deep-contact configurations.展开更多
基金partly supported by the Joint Research Fund in Astronomy (grant Nos. U1931101, 42364001) under cooperative agreement between the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) and Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC, Grant No. 11933008)+3 种基金the Guizhou Provincial Science and Technology Foundation (grant Nos.[2020]1Y017, ZK[2022]322)the Foundation of Education Bureau of Guizhou Province,China (grant No. KY (2020) 003)partially supported by the Open Project Program of the CAS Key Laboratory of Optical Astronomy,National Astronomical Observatories,Chinese Academy of Sciencesthe TESS team for its support。
文摘In this paper,new light curves(LCs) of contact eclipsing binary(CEB) systems LX Lyn and V0853 Aur are presented and analyzed by using the 2015 version of the Wilson-Devinney(W-D) code.In order to explain their asymmetric LCs,cool starspots on the components were employed.It is suggested that their fill-out degrees are f=12.0%(LX Lyn) and f=26.3%(V0853 Aur).At the same time,we found that LX Lyn is a W-type eclipsing binary(EB) with an orbital inclination of i=84°.88 and a mass ratio of q=2.31.V0853 Aur is also a W-type CEB with a mass ratio of q=2.77 and an orbital inclination of i= 79°.26.Based on all available times of light minimum,their orbital period changes are studied by using the O-C method.The O-C diagram of LX Lyn reveals a cyclic oscillation with a period of about 14.84 yr and an amplitude of 0.0019 days,which can be explained by the light-travel time effect(LTTE) due to the presence of a third body with a minimum mass of0.06M_⊙.For V0853 Aur,it is discovered that the O-C diagram of the system also shows a cyclic oscillation with a period of 9.64 yr and an amplitude of 0.03365 days.The cyclic oscillation of V0853 Aur can be attributed to the LTTE by means of a third body with a mass no less than 3.77M_⊙.The third body may play an important role in the formation and evolution of these systems.
基金supported by the Joint Research Fund in Astronomy(grant No.U1631108)under a cooperative agreement between the National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC)the Chinese Academy of Sciences(CAS)the Chinese National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC,grant No.12103030)。
文摘V0405 Dra is a W UMa-type binary star.Based on the TESS data,we have conducted an orbital period study and performed a light curve analysis for the system.The orbital period study reveals that the O-C curve for V0405 Dra exhibits secular decrease at an extremely high rate of d P/dt=-2.71×10^(-6)day year^(-1),along with periodic variations characterized by an amplitude of A_(3)=0.0032 day and a period of P_(3)=1.413 years.The orbital periodic change is possibly due to the light-travel time effect resulting from an additional third body in the system,for which we estimate a minimum mass of M_(3)=0.77M_(⊙).By employing the 2013 version of the Wilson-Devinney(W-D)method to synthesize a light curve,we derived photometric solutions indicating that V0405 Dra is a new deep(f=68.7%)and low-mass ratio(q=0.175)contact binary.The fast decrease in its orbital period is likely caused by mass transfer from the more massive primary star to the less massive secondary star,or due to angular momentum loss.With further mass transfer and loss of angular momentum,the binary will gradually evolve into a tighter contact configuration,eventually leading to a merger into a single star,following the evolutionary paths suggested for such deep and low mass ratio contact binaries.
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project was supported by the Scientific Research Projects Coordination Unit of Erciyes University(project number FBA-2022-11737)the TESS mission is provided by the NASA Explorer Program。
文摘The light curve analyses and orbital period variations for two contact binary stars,LS Del and V997 Cyg,are presented in this work which was conducted in the frame of the Binary Systems of South and North project Ground-based photometric observations were performed at two observatories in France.We used the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite(TESS)data for extracting times of minima and light curve analysis of the targe systems.The O-C diagram for both systems displays a parabolic trend.LS Del and V997 Cyg’s orbital periods are increasing at rates of dP/dt=7.20×10^(-08)days yr^(-1)and dP/dt=2.54×10^(-08)days yr^(-1),respectively Therefore,it can be concluded that mass is being transferred from the less massive star to the more massive component with a rate of dM/dt=-1.96×10^(-7)M_(⊙)yr^(-1)for the LS Del system,and dM/dt=-3.83×10^(-7)M_(⊙)yr-1for V997 Cyg.The parameters of a third possible object in the system are also considered.The PHysics Of Eclipsing BinariEs Python code was used to analyze the light curves.The light curve solutions needed a cold starspot due to the asymmetry in the LS Del system’s light curve maxima.The mass ratio fill-out factor,and star temperature all indicate that both systems are contact binary types in this investigation.Two methods were applied to estimate the absolute parameters of the systems:one method relied on the parallax of Gaia DR3,and the other used a P-M relationship.The positions of the systems are also depicted on the M-L,M-R q-L_(ratio),and logM_(tot)-logJ_(0)diagrams.We recommend that further observations and investigations be done on the existence of a fourth body in this system.
文摘The CCD photometric observations of open star cluster M37(NGC 2099) were carried out up to a limiting magnitude of V ～ 20 in both B and V filters to search for variable stars using a 2k×4k CCD and the 1.3 m telescope at the Vainu Bapu Observatory, Kavalur.A total of 314 stars were in the first observing run, out of which 60 were identified as variables.Eight out of the identified 60 variables are classified as W UMa binary stars.For model fitting, we used PHOEBE based on the W-D code to estimate the physical parameters of these newly detected W UMa binaries that theoretically best match the observed light curves.
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.
基金supported by the Joint Research Funds in Astronomy(U1931115,U2031114 and U1731110)under cooperative agreement between the National Natural Science Foundation of China and the Chinese Academy of Sciencespartially supported by the Open Project Program of the Key Laboratory of Optical Astronomy,National Astronomical Observatories,Chinese Academy of Sciences.
文摘We presented the first photometric and orbital period investigations for two near-contact binaries:HT Lyn and IR Lyn.The light-curves solutions derived from both our ground-based and various surveys’observations suggested that HT Lyn and IR Lyn are two semi-detached-type near-contact binaries with the secondary and primary components filling the Roche lobe.Combining the eclipse timings derived from several surveys’data and our observations with those reported in the literature,we modified the orbital periods and revealed that their orbital periods were stable for the last two decades.The absolute physical parameters were well determined by using the empirical relations and the Gaia-distance-based method.Similar to other near-contact binaries,the primary components of HT Lyn and IR Lyn are evolving at the main-sequence stage,while their less-massive secondary components show the over-sized and over-luminosity features and should be more evolved than their primary ones.Combining the stable orbital period with the semi-detached configurations,we infer that the two near-contact binaries may be just located in the critical phase and evolving from the current semi-detached phase to the detached or contact one.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.11922306 and 11933008)。
文摘The photometric solutions of the ultrashort period close binary V0644 Ser based on our new complete BVRI light curves are derived by the Wilson–Devininney code.The results show that V0644 Ser is a W-type shallow contact binary,and the third light was found in the R and I bands.Compared with the light curves in 2011,the amplitude variation of the secondary maximum can be explained by the temperature change from hot to cold in the local region of the star surface caused by magnetic activity or convective instability.Combined with the Gaia parallax,the absolute parameters of this system are obtained:M_(1)=0.29(4)M_(⊙),R_(1)=0.48(3)R_(⊙),R_(2)=0.65(3)R_(⊙),L_(1)=0.11(2)L_(⊙),L_(2)=0.16(2)L_(⊙)=0.16(2)L_(⊙).To study the period variation,we fitted the Super WASP,CSS,ASAS-SN and ZTF survey timing data to obtain light minima times spanning 14 yr.Through O-C analysis,we find that the orbital period of this system has a long-term period decrease and periodic oscillation.The long-term period decrease can be explained by the mass transfer from more-massive component to less one and angular momentum loss via magnetic stellar wind.With the period decrease,this system is evolving from the present shallow contact phase to a relatively deeper stage predicted by the thermal relaxation oscillation theory.Periodic oscillation can be explained by the light-time effect of the cool third body.This third body may play an important role in the early formation and evolution of the binary system by removing angular momentum.
基金Funding for the DPAC has been provided by national institutions,in particular the institutions participating in the Gaia Multilateral AgreementFunding for the TESS mission is provided by the NASA Science Mission Directorate。
文摘The TESS light curve(LC)of the marginal contact binary A A Cet was analyzed simultaneously with the radial velocity and the orbital period(OP)change of the system was investigated.The physical parameters of the system were obtained by analyzing the LC of A A Cet with the Wilson-Devinney method,and the absolute parameters of the components were calculated using the results obtained.For the components of AA Cet,the masses and radii were calculated as M_(1)=1.39±0.04 M_⊙,M_(2)=0.48±0.02 M_⊙,and R_(1)=1.64±0.03 R_⊙,R_(2)=1.01±0.04 R_⊙,respectively.AA Cet is a marginal contact binary with a temperature difference of 1305 K between its components.A total of 14 eclipse times were obtained from the TESS data and used in the OP analysis together with those collected from the literature.It has been observed that the change in the OP of AA Cet is in the form of a decreasing parabola.Conservative mass transfer between the components has been interpreted as the reason for this change.The OP decrease amount of A A Cet was obtained as dP/dt=0.0062±0.0006 s yr^(-1).and the reason for this decrease was attributed to a 3.3(9)×10^(-8)M_⊙.mass transfer per year from the more massive component to the less massive one.The age of A A Cet has been estimated as 7 Gyr,as the age of contact systems helps us to understand their evolution.
基金The Parkes Radio Telescope (Murriyang) is part of the Australia Telescope National Facility, which is funded by the Australian Government for operation as a National Facility managed by CSIROsupported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) grant Nos. 12041303, 12041304, 11873067, 12133004, 12203045, 12203070, 12203072, 12103013, U2031117 and T2241020+11 种基金the CAS-MPG LEGACY project and the National SKA Program of China No. 2020SKA0120200the Foundation of Science and Technology of Guizhou Province No. ((2021)023)the Foundation of Guizhou Provincial Education Department (No.KY(2021)303)the National Key Research and Development Program of China Nos. 2022YFC2205202 and 2022YFC2205203the Major Science and Technology Program of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Nos. 2022A03013-1, 2022A03013-3 and 2022A03013-4the National Key Research and Development Program of China No. 2022YFC2205203the 2021 project Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region of China for Tianshan elites and the Youth Innovation Promotion Association of CAS under No. 2023069support from the Youth Innovation Promotion Association CAS (id. 2021055)CAS Project for Young Scientists in Basic Research (grant YSBR-006)the Cultivation Project for FAST Scientific Payoff and Research Achievement of CAMS-CASsupport from Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China under grant No. LY23A030001supported by the NSF Physics Frontiers Center award number 2020265。
文摘We report the radio observations of the eclipsing black widow pulsar J1720-0534, a 3.26 ms pulsar in orbit with a low mass companion of mass 0.029 to 0.034 M⊙. We obtain the phase-connected timing ephemeris and polarization profile of this millisecond pulsar(MSP) using the Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical radio Telescope(FAST), the Green Bank Telescope(GBT), and the Parkes Telescope. For the first time from such a system, an oscillatory polarization angle change was observed from a particular eclipse egress with partial depolarization, indicating 10-milliGauss-level reciprocating magnetic fields oscillating in a length scale of 5 ×10^(3)km(assuming an orbital inclination angle of 90°) outside the companion's magnetosphere. The dispersion measure variation observed during the ingresses and egresses shows the rapid raising of the electron density in the shock boundary between the companion's magnetosphere and the surrounding pulsar wind. We suggest that the observed oscillatory magnetic fields originate from the pulsar wind outside the companion's magnetosphere.
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.
基金MHRD TEQIP-Ⅲ for awarding fellowships for pursuing Ph.D.s at Gauhati UniversityFunding for the DPAC has been provided by national institutions,in particular the institutions participating in the Gaia Multilateral Agreement.
文摘A rarely studied open cluster,King 1 is observed using the 1.3-m telescope equipped with a 2 k×4 k CCD at Vainu Bappu Observatory,India.We analyze the photometric data obtained from CCD observations in both B and V bands.Out of 132 detected stars in the open cluster King 1 field,we have identified four stellar variables,and two among them are reported as newly detected binary systems.The parallax values from Gaia DR2 suggest that the open cluster King 1 is in the background of these two detected binary systems,falling along the same line of sight,giving rise to different parallax values.Periodogram analysis was carried out using Phase Dispersion Minimization(PDM)and the Lomb-Scargle(LS)method for all the detected variables.PHysics Of Eclipsing Binari Es(PHOEBE)is extensively employed to model various stellar parameters of both the detected binary systems.Based on the modeling results obtained from this work,one of the binary systems is reported for the first time as an Eclipsing Detached(ED)and the other as an Eclipsing Contact(EC)binary of W-type W UMa.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.11873003)。
文摘We presented a low-precision spectrum for HI Leo,Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite data for V523 Cas,and new photometry for both K-type contact binaries.Comparing their light curves on different observing dates,we found small intrinsic variabilities,such as variable amplitudes for HI Leo and the varying heights around the second maxima for V523 Cas.By the Wilson-Devinney Code,we deduced six photometric solutions.The dark spot of V523 Cas may appear on the surface of the more massive component on BJD 2458768,while it disappears on BJD 2458779.Our results indicate that the two binaries are W-type shallow-contact binaries(f≤10%).From the eclipse timing residuals,we found that the orbital periods may continuously increase,accompanied by one to two light-time effects due to additional bodies.The modulated periods and semi-amplitudes are P_(3)=25.8(±1.0)yr and A_(3)=0_·^(d)0066(6)for HI Leo,P_(3)=-14.8(±2.0)yr and A_(3)=0_·^(d)0448(12),P_(4)=18.89(±0.14)yr and A4=0_·^(d)0025(2)for V523 Cas,respectively.The orbital period secularly increases at a rate of dP/dt=2.86(±0.11)×10^(-7)day yr^(-1)for HI Leo and dP/dt=3.45(±0.07)×10^(-8)day yr^(-1)for V523 Cas,which may be attributed to mass transfer from the secondary to the primary.With mass transferring,the shallow-contact binaries,HI Leo and V523 Cas,will evolve into the broken-contact configurations.
文摘Two eclipsing binary systems,UZ Lyr and BR Cyg,are semi-detached types whose secondary component fills its Roche lobe.Although radial velocity and light curves of these systems have already been investigated separately,both their radial velocity and light curves are analyzed simultaneously for the first time in the present study.Also,the orbital period changes of these systems are studied.Our results show that the mass transfers between components have negligible effects on the orbital period changes of these systems,but two light travel time effects are the reasons for the periodic behavior of the O-C curve for UZ Lyr.We could not remark more information about orbital period changes for BR Cyg,but we find a new orbital period for it.By radial velocity and light curve analysis,we find a cold spot on the secondary component of BR Cyg.The new geometrical and physical parameters of both systems are obtained and their positions on the H-R diagram are demonstrated.
基金Funding for the project has been provided by the National Development and Reform Commissionsupport from the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC, Grant Nos. 11833002, 12090040, 12090042 and 11973053)+1 种基金support from the Sichuan Youth Science and Technology Innovation Research Team (Grant No. 21CXTD0038)the Innovation Team Funds of China West Normal University (Grant No. KCXTD2022-6)。
文摘We present the results of photometric and spectroscopic analyses for the triple-lined system KIC 6525196,an eclipsing binary accompanied by a third star.By modeling the Kepler light curves and radial velocities from LAMOST and HIDES observations,absolute parameters of the system are determined.Both components of the eclipsing binary are found to be solar-like stars with masses and radii of M= 1.0286 ± 0.0026 M,R= 1.127 ± 0.008 R.and M=0.9667 ± 0.0024 M,R=0.963 ± 0.007 R.The mass of the third star is determined to be M= 0.772 ± 0.010 M.With the out-of-eclipse light residuals,we measure rotation period and decay timescale of an active region by using the autocorrelation function.In comparison to the Sun,the activity level of the system is significantly stronger.In addition,a possible short photometric activity cycle of~244 days is detected.
基金supported by National Key Research&Development Program of China(2017YFA0402702)the science research grants from the China Manned Space Project with No.CMS-CSST-2021-B06+1 种基金support from the general grants U2031202,11903083 and 11973004 of the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaFunding for the DPAC has been provided by national institutions,in particular the institutions participating in the Gaia Multilateral Agreement。
文摘Early-B stars,much less energetic than O stars,may create an HⅡregion that appears as radio-quiet.We report the identification of new early-B stars associated with the radio-quiet HⅡregion G014.645–00.606 in the M17 complex.The radio-quiet HⅡregion G014.645–00.606 is adjacent to three radio-quiet WISE HⅡregion candidates.The ionizing sources of the radio-quiet HⅡregions are expected to be later than B1 V,given the sensitivity about 1–2 m Jy of the MAGPIS 20 cm survey.The stars were first selected if their parallaxes of Gaia EDR3 match that of the 22 GHz H2 O maser source within the same region.We used the color–magnitude diagram made from the Zwicky Transient Facility photometric catalog to select the candidates for massive stars because the intrinsic g-r colors of massive stars change little from B-type to O-type stars.Five stars lie in the areas of the color–magnitude diagram where either reddened massive stars or evolved post-main sequence stars of lower masses are commonly found.Three of the five stars,sources 1,2,and 3,are located at the cavities of the three IR bubbles,and extended Hαemission is detected around the three IR bubbles.We suggest that sources 1,2,and 3 are candidates for early-B stars associated with the radio-quiet region G014.645–00.606.Particularly,source 1 is an EW type eclipsing binary with a short period of 0.825 day,while source 2 is an EA type eclipsing binary with a short period of 0.919 day.The physical parameters of the two binary systems have been derived through the PHOEBE model.Source 1 is a twin binary of two stars with Teff≈23,500 K,and source 2 contains a hotter component(T_(eff)≈20,100 K)and a cooler one(T_(eff)≈15,500 K).The O-C values of source 1 show a trend of decline,implying that the period of the source is deceasing.Source 1 is likely a contact early-B twin binary,for which mass transfer might cause its orbit to shrink.
基金supported by Sichuan Science and Technology Program(grant No.2020YFSY0034)National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC)through the projects 12003022,12173047,11903045,12003046,and U1731111+2 种基金supported by the Major Science and Technology Project of Qinghai Province 2019-ZJ-A10funded in part by the National Science Foundation(NSF#1517474,#1909109)the National Aeronautics and Space Administration(NASA 17ADAP17-68)。
文摘The development of large-scale time-domain surveys provides an opportunity to study the physical properties as well as the evolutionary scenario of B-type subdwarfs(sdBs)and M-type dwarfs(dMs).Here,we obtained 33 sdB+dM eclipsing binaries based on the Zwicky Transient Facility(ZTF)light curves and Gaia Early Data Release3(EDR3)parallaxes.By using the PHOEBE code for light curve analysis,we obtain probability distributions for parameters of 29 sdB+dMs.R1,R2 and i are well determined,and the average uncertainty of mass ratio q is 0.08.Our parameters are in good agreement with previous works if a typical mass of sdB is assumed.Based on parameters of 29 sdB+dMs,we find that both the mass ratio q and the companion’s radius R2 decrease with the shortening of the orbital period.For the three sdB+dMs with orbital periods less than 0.075 days,their companions are all brown dwarfs.The masses and radii of the companions satisfy the mass–radius relation for low-mass stars and brown dwarfs.Companions with radii between 0.12 R_(⊙)and 0.15 R_(⊙)seem to be missing in the observations.As more short-period sdB+dM eclipsing binaries are discovered and classified in the future with ZTF and Gaia,we will have more information to constrain the evolutionary ending of sdB+dMs.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos. 11933008 and 11903076)the Science Foundation of Yunnan Province (202001AT070051)+1 种基金the Foundation of Science and Technology of Guizhou Province (Nos. (2016)4008, (2017)5726-37)the Foundation of Guizhou Provincial Education Department (No. KY(2020)003)。
文摘Multi-color light curves of CSS J075415.6+191052 and NW Leo are presented and the photometric solutions suggest that CSS J075415.6+191052 is an A-subtype contact binary with low mass ratio(q = 0.178) while NW Leo has a high mass ratio(q = 0.707). For CSS J075415.6+191052, the RI light curves show weakening around the left shoulder of the secondary minimum, which indicates that there may be a dark spot on the secondary component. However, the light curves of BV bands are totally symmetric. It is unreasonable if the dark spot is caused by magnetic activity or mass transfer between the two components. Therefore, weakening of the light curves in this contact binary is caused by something else. A possible explanation is mass transferring from the primary component to the common convective envelope through the inner Lagrangian point, and this part of the mass, for some reason, weakens the RI bands of light from the secondary component. O-C analysis of NW Leo reveals a cyclic period change with a modulation period of 4.7 yr, which may be caused by the light travel time effect of a third body. The positions of CSS J075415.6+191052 and NW Leo in the P–J′_(orb)diagram indicate that CSS J075415.6+191052 mainly abides by the angular momentum loss theory while NW Leo is dominated by the thermal relaxation oscillation theory.
基金the Scientific Research Projects Coordination Unit of Erciyes University(project number FBA–09–788)。
文摘The first photometric solution in the B,V,R_(c) and I_(c) filters of the short period V1833 Ori eclipsing binary is presented based on new ground-based CCD photometric observations.We analyzed the BVRI photometric light curves of the system,using PHOEBE 0.31 a,a binary star modeling program,with the Wilson-Devinney method based on Roche geometry to achieve the best accordance with the photometric observations to determine their absolute parameters from the light curves.We updated the ephemeris of V1833 Ori using two new light curve minima derived by our new observational data from those collected in the literature and analyzed the change of the system's orbital period.The O-C analysis indicates that the variations of the orbital period of V1833 Ori with time are increasing at a rate of 3.03×10^(-7)days yr^(-1).The distance of V1833 Ori is 173.7±15.6 pc.From the solutions,we find that V1833 Ori is an A-subtype W UMa overcontact binary with q=0.701 mass ratio and f=1.14 fill-out factor.The HR diagram positions of the eclipsing binary system's components are discussed.The system's absolute dimensions were compared to those of similar binaries in the log T_(eff)-log L,logM-logL,1 ogM-logR and logM-log J_(0)diagrams.
基金partly supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.11873003)the Open Project Program of the Key Laboratory of Optical Astronomy of NAOC。
文摘We presented new CCD photometry for two contact binaries,V724 And and QR Com,which were observed during the 2020–2022 observing seasons.By using the Wilson–Devinney method,the photometric solutions were deduced from new observed data and TESS ones.Their asymmetric light curves were modeled by a dark spot on the more massive component.Results indicate that the starspot may immigrate or disappear on the surface of the active component.From the TESS observations of QR Com,it is discovered that the difference between light maxima exhibits a 29.5 day oscillation,which implies the continuous evolution of spot feathers on the timescale of several weeks.Their mass ratio and fill-out factor are q=2.308 and f=11.55% for V724 And,and q=0.624 and f=12.77% for QR Com,respectively.From the(O-C)curve,the orbital period secularly decrease at a rate of d P/dt=-1.66×10^(-7)day yr^(-1)for V724 And and d P/dt=-3.98×10^(-7)day yr^(-1)for QR Com,which was interpreted by mass transfer from the more massive component to the less massive one.With period decreasing,this kind of shallow-contact binaries,V724 And and QR Com,will evolve into the deep-contact configurations.
