Additional spectroscopic redshift measurements for galaxy clusters from the First Planck Catalogue

We present the results of spectroscopic redshift measurements for the galaxy clusters from the first all-sky Planck catalogue of the Sunyaev-Zeldovich sources, that have been mostly identified by means of the optical observations performed previously by our team (Planck Collaboration, 2015a). The data on 13 galaxy clusters at redshifts from z=~0.2 to z=~0.8, including the improved identification and redshift measurement for the cluster PSZ1 G141.73+14.22 at z=0.828, are provided. The measurements were done using the data from Russian-Turkish 1.5-m telescope (RTT-150), 2.2-m Calar Alto Observatory telescope, and 6-m SAO RAS telescope (Bolshoy Teleskop Azimutalnyi, BTA).Comment: published in Astronomy Letter

A Jupiter-mass planet around the K0 giant HD 208897

For over 10 years, we have carried out a precise radial velocity (RV) survey to find substellar companions around evolved G,K-type stars to extend our knowledge of planet formation and evolution. We performed high precision RV measurements for the giant star HD 208897 using an iodine (I2) absorption cell. The measurements were made at T\"UB\.ITAK National Observatory (TUG, RTT150) and Okayama Astrophysical Observatory (OAO). For the origin of the periodic variation seen in the RV data of the star, we adopted a Keplerian motion caused by an unseen companion. We found that the star hosts a planet with a minimum mass of m2sini=1.40MJ, which is relatively low compared to those of known planets orbiting evolved intermediate-mass stars. The planet is in a nearly circular orbit with a period of P=353 days at about 1 AU distance from the host star. The star is metal rich and located at the early phase of ascent along the red giant branch. The photometric observations of the star at Ankara University Kreiken Observatory (AUKR) and the HIPPARCOS photometry show no sign of variation with periods associated with the RV variation. Neither bisector velocity analysis nor analysis of the Ca II and Halpha lines shows any correlation with the RV measurements

V1327 aquilae: A new RR lyrae variable with an extremely high radial velocity

We have carried out photometry and spectroscopy of the star V1327 Aql (R = 16 m ) as part of our program of observations of poorly studied cataclysmic variables using the 1.5-m optical Russian-Turkish telescope (RTT-150, Turkey) and the 6-m telescope of the Special Astrophysical Observatory of the Russian Academy of Sciences. After analyzing our photometry, we have re-classified the variable as an RR Lyrae star. Our BV R photometry during 10 nights reveals brightness variations with the period 12 h49 m, with the B, V, and R amplitudes being 1.36 m , 1.13 m , and 1.11 m , respectively. We derived the first estimates of the star's atmospheric parameters from our moderate-resolution spectra: T eff = 6280 K, log g = 3.3, [M/H] = -1.05. The extremely high radial velocity of the star's motion (V R = -470 km/s) and the star's large distances to the Galactic center (13.1 kpc) and disk (4.2 kpc) testify to a probable extragalactic origin of this object. © 2008 Pleiades Publishing, Ltd

V1327 aquilae: A new RR lyrae variable with an extremely high radial velocity

We have carried out photometry and spectroscopy of the star V1327 Aql (R = 16 m ) as part of our program of observations of poorly studied cataclysmic variables using the 1.5-m optical Russian-Turkish telescope (RTT-150, Turkey) and the 6-m telescope of the Special Astrophysical Observatory of the Russian Academy of Sciences. After analyzing our photometry, we have re-classified the variable as an RR Lyrae star. Our BV R photometry during 10 nights reveals brightness variations with the period 12 h49 m, with the B, V, and R amplitudes being 1.36 m , 1.13 m , and 1.11 m , respectively. We derived the first estimates of the star's atmospheric parameters from our moderate-resolution spectra: T eff = 6280 K, log g = 3.3, [M/H] = -1.05. The extremely high radial velocity of the star's motion (V R = -470 km/s) and the star's large distances to the Galactic center (13.1 kpc) and disk (4.2 kpc) testify to a probable extragalactic origin of this object. © 2008 Pleiades Publishing, Ltd

Photometric calibration of 28-cm telecsope of NCAS KFU by jointly modeling equations of transformations and the extinction

Данная работа посвящена нахождению уравнений перехода от фотометрической системы Binstr, Ginstr, Rinstr телескопа ШК-280, установленного на СКАС КФУ, в стандартную BJ , VJ , RC систему Джонсона—Казинса с применением современных численных методов. Были проведены наблюдения стандартов Ландольта поля SA110. Выполнена абсолютная фотометрия избранных звезд, оценена погрешность измерений. Построена модель перехода от заатмосферных звездных величин в стандартной системе к наблюдаемым инструментальным. С помощью метода Монте-Карло с марковскими цепями совместно определены средние за период наблюдений коэффициенты атмосферной экстинкции (0.276, 0.205, 0.159 для Binstr, Ginstr, Rinstr соответственно) и коэффициенты уравнений перехода между системами (цветовые коэффициенты 0.165, −0.120, −0.378 для B0 J , V 0 J , R0C в зависимости от (B −G)0 instr, (G−R)0 instr, (G−R)0 instr соответственно).This work is devoted to study of transformations equations between Binstr, Ginstr, Rinstr photometric system of 28-cm Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope mounted in NCAS KFU to standard Johnson—Cousins BJ , VJ , RC using modern numerical methods. Observations of Landold Standards at the SA110 region were performed. Absolute photometry of selected stars was obtained with estimatiuon of observational errors. To transform the observational data into the standart system numerical model was built with the use of Markov Chain Monte Carlo sampling. So, we found average parameters of transformations between systems (color reduction coefficients are 0.165, −0.120, −0.378 for B0 J , V 0 J , R0C in dependence of (B − G)0 instr, (G − R)0 instr, (G − R)0 instr respectievely) and medium extinction at the observational period (0.276, 0.205, 0.159 for Binstr, Ginstr, Rinstr respectievely)

Spectroscopic study of the optical counterpart to the fast X-ray transient IGR J17544-2619 based on observations at the 1.5-m RTT-150 telescope

© 2017, Pleiades Publishing, Inc. We present the results of our long-term photometric and spectroscopic observations at the Russian–Turkish RTT-150 telescope for the optical counterpart to one of the best-known sources, representatives of the class of fast X-ray transients, IGR J17544-2619. Based on our optical data, we have determined for the first time the orbital and physical parameters of the binary system by the methods of Doppler spectroscopy.We have calculated theoretical spectra of the optical counterpart by applying non- LTE corrections for selected lines and obtained the parameters of the stellar atmosphere (T eff = 33 000 K, log g = 3.85, R = 9.5 R ⊙ , and M = 23 M ⊙ ). The latter suggest that the optical star is not a supergiant as has been thought previously

Low mass stellar companions around four giant stars

We present three low-mass and one solar mass companions found around four intermediate-mass giants HD1695, HD120235, HD145316 and HD200004 from precise radial velocity measurements using the 1.5 m Russian-Turkish Telescope (RTT150) at the TÜBITAK National Observatory of Turkey (TUG). The stellar parameters, which are effective temperature (Teff), surface gravity (logg) and metallicity ([Fe/H]), as well as rotational velocity (vsini) are obtained from spectral analysis. From the estimated stellar masses, the orbital parameters of the companions are also derived. We find two types of Keplerian solutions for the companion of HD120235: (1) periods 5522 days and eccentricity of e∼0.93, and (2) periods 1566 days and eccentricity of e∼0.83. From the abundances analysis HD1695 is found to be a metal-rich star with [Fe/H]>0.1, while HD200004 is a metal poor star with [Fe/H]<-0.2. The other two stars, HD120235 and HD145316, have solar-like abundances with [Fe/H]∼0.0. Our stellar parameters and orbital solutions show that all of these stars are evolved intermediate-mass giants. © 2014 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved

Search for and study of photometric variability in magnetic white dwarfs

© 2017, Pleiades Publishing, Ltd.We report the results of photometric observations of a number of magnetic white dwarfs in order to search for photometric variability in these stars. These V-band observations revealed significant variability in the classical highly magnetized white dwarf GRW+70◦8247 with a likely period from several days to several dozen days and a half-amplitude of about 0.m 04. Our observations also revealed the variability of the well-known white dwarf GD229. The half amplitude of its photometric variability is equal to about 0.m 005, and the likely period of this degenerate star lies in the 10–20 day interval. This variability is most likely due to the rotation of the stars considered.We also discuss the peculiarities of the photometric variability in a number of other white dwarfs. We present the updated “magnetic field–rotation period” diagram for the white dwarfs

V1327 aquilae: A new RR lyrae variable with an extremely high radial velocity

We have carried out photometry and spectroscopy of the star V1327 Aql (R = 16 m ) as part of our program of observations of poorly studied cataclysmic variables using the 1.5-m optical Russian-Turkish telescope (RTT-150, Turkey) and the 6-m telescope of the Special Astrophysical Observatory of the Russian Academy of Sciences. After analyzing our photometry, we have re-classified the variable as an RR Lyrae star. Our BV R photometry during 10 nights reveals brightness variations with the period 12 h49 m, with the B, V, and R amplitudes being 1.36 m , 1.13 m , and 1.11 m , respectively. We derived the first estimates of the star's atmospheric parameters from our moderate-resolution spectra: T eff = 6280 K, log g = 3.3, [M/H] = -1.05. The extremely high radial velocity of the star's motion (V R = -470 km/s) and the star's large distances to the Galactic center (13.1 kpc) and disk (4.2 kpc) testify to a probable extragalactic origin of this object. © 2008 Pleiades Publishing, Ltd