40 research outputs found
Supernova 2010ev: A reddened high velocity gradient type Ia supernova
Aims. We present and study the spectroscopic and photometric evolution of the
type Ia supernova (SN Ia) 2010ev. Methods. We obtain and analyze multi-band
optical light curves and optical-near-infrared spectroscopy at low and medium
resolution spanning from -7 days to +300 days from the B-band maximum. Results.
A photometric analysis shows that SN 2010ev is a SN Ia of normal brightness
with a light curve shape of and a stretch s =
suffering significant reddening. From photometric and
spectroscopic analysis, we deduce a color excess of
and a reddening law of . Spectroscopically, SN 2010ev
belongs to the broad-line SN Ia group, showing stronger than average Si II
{\lambda}6355 absorption features. We also find that SN 2010ev is a
high-velocity gradient SN, with a value of km s d.
The photometric and spectral comparison with other supernovae shows that SN
2010ev has similar colors and velocities to SN 2002bo and SN 2002dj. The
analysis of the nebular spectra indicates that the [Fe II] {\lambda}7155 and
[Ni II] {\lambda}7378 lines are redshifted, as expected for a high velocity
gradient supernova. All these common intrinsic and extrinsic properties of the
high velocity gradient (HVG) group are different from the low velocity gradient
(LVG) normal SN Ia population and suggest significant variety in SN Ia
explosions.Comment: 16 pages, 13 figures, 7 tables. Accepted to A&
Signatures of an eruptive phase before the explosion of the peculiar core-collapse SN 2013gc
We present photometric and spectroscopic analysis of the peculiar
core-collapse SN 2013gc, spanning seven years of observations. The light curve
shows an early maximum followed by a fast decline and a phase of almost
constant luminosity. At +200 days from maximum, a brightening of 1 mag is
observed in all bands, followed by a steep linear luminosity decline after +300
d. In archival images taken between 1.5 and 2.5 years before the explosion, a
weak source is visible at the supernova location, with mag20. The
early supernova spectra show Balmer lines, with a narrow (560 km
s) P-Cygni absorption superimposed on a broad (3400 km s)
component, typical of type IIn events. Through a comparison of colour curves,
absolute light curves and spectra of SN 2013gc with a sample of supernovae IIn,
we conclude that SN 2013gc is a member of the so-called type IId subgroup. The
complex profile of the H line suggests a composite circumstellar medium
geometry, with a combination of lower velocity, spherically symmetric gas and a
more rapidly expanding bilobed feature. This circumstellar medium distribution
has been likely formed through major mass-loss events, that we directly
observed from 3 years before the explosion. The modest luminosity
( near maximum) of SN 2013gc at all phases, the very small amount
of ejected Ni (of the order of M), the major
pre-supernova stellar activity and the lack of prominent [O I] lines in
late-time spectra support a fall-back core-collapse scenario for the massive
progenitor of SN~2013gc.Comment: 20 pages, 11 figures, 8 tables, accepted by MNRA
Optical Time-Series Photometry of the Symbiotic Nova V1835 Aquilae
We present time-series CCD photometry in the passbands of the recently
identified symbiotic nova V1835 Aquilae (NSV 11749) over an interval of 5.1
years with 7-14 day cadence, observed during its quiescence. We find slow light
variations with a range of 0.9 mag in and 0.3 mag in .
Analysis of these data show strong periodicity at days, which we
interpret to be the system's orbital period. A dip in the otherwise-sinusoidal
phased light curve suggests a weak ellipsoidal effect due to tidal distortion
of the giant star, which in turn opens the possibility that V1835 Aql transfers
some of its mass to the hot component via Roche lobe overflow rather than via a
stellar wind. We also find evidence that V1835 Aql is an S-type symbiotic star,
relatively free of circumstellar dust, and include it among the nuclear burning
group of symbiotics. Finally, we provide photometry, periods, and light curve
classifications for 22 variable stars in the field around V1835 Aql, about half
of which are newly identified.Comment: Main Paper: 28 pages, 5 figures, 5 tables. Supplement: 15 pages, 4
figures, 1 table. To be published in Publications of the Astronomical Society
of the Pacifi
KELT-10b: The First Transiting Exoplanet from the KELT-South Survey -- A Hot Sub-Jupiter Transiting a V = 10.7 Early G-Star
We report the discovery of KELT-10b, the first transiting exoplanet
discovered using the KELT-South telescope. KELT-10b is a highly inflated
sub-Jupiter mass planet transiting a relatively bright star (TYC
8378-64-1), with T = K, =
and [Fe/H] = , an inferred mass
M = M and radius R =
R. The planet has a radius R =
R and mass M =
M. The planet has an eccentricity consistent with zero and a semi-major
axis = AU. The best fitting linear
ephemeris is = 2457066.720450.00027 BJD and P =
4.16627390.0000063 days. This planet joins a group of highly inflated
transiting exoplanets with a radius much larger and a mass much less than those
of Jupiter. The planet, which boasts deep transits of 1.4%, has a relatively
high equilibrium temperature of T = K, assuming zero
albedo and perfect heat redistribution. KELT-10b receives an estimated
insolation of 10 erg s cm,
which places it far above the insolation threshold above which hot Jupiters
exhibit increasing amounts of radius inflation. Evolutionary analysis of the
host star suggests that KELT-10b is unlikely to survive beyond the current
subgiant phase, due to a concomitant in-spiral of the planet over the next
1 Gyr. The planet transits a relatively bright star and exhibits the
third largest transit depth of all transiting exoplanets with V 11 in the
southern hemisphere, making it a promising candidate for future atmospheric
characterization studies.Comment: 20 pages, 13 figures, 7 tables, accepted for publication in MNRA
Supernova 2010ev: A reddened high velocity gradient type Ia supernova
Aims. We present and study the spectroscopic and photometric evolution of the type Ia supernova (SN Ia) 2010ev
Supernova 2010ev: A reddened high velocity gradient type Ia supernova
Aims. We present and study the spectroscopic and photometric evolution of the type Ia supernova (SN Ia) 2010ev.
Methods. We obtain and analyze multiband optical light curves and optical/near-infrared spectroscopy at low and medium resolution spanning -7 days to +300 days from the B-band maximum.
Results. A photometric analysis shows that SN 2010ev is a SN Ia of normal brightness with a light-curve shape of Δm15(B) = 1.12 ± 0.02 and a stretch s = 0.94 ± 0.01 suffering significant reddening. From photometric and spectroscopic analysis, we deduce a color excess of E(B - V) = 0.25 ± 0.05 and a reddening law of Rv = 1.54 ± 0.65. Spectroscopically, SN 2010ev belongs to the broad-line SN Ia group, showing stronger than average Si II λ6355 absorption features.We also find that SN 2010ev is a high velocity gradient SN with ͘vSi = 164 ± 7 km s-1 d-1. The photometric and spectral comparison with other supernovae shows that SN 2010ev has similar colors and velocities to SN 2002bo and SN 2002dj. The analysis of the nebular spectra indicates that the [Fe II] λ7155 and [Ni II] λ7378 lines are redshifted, as expected for a high velocity gradient supernova. All these common intrinsic and extrinsic properties of the high velocity gradient (HVG) group are different from the low velocity gradient (LVG) normal SN Ia population and suggest significant variety in SN Ia explosions.Facultad de Ciencias Astronómicas y GeofísicasInstituto de Astrofísica de La Plat
Supernova 2010ev: A reddened high velocity gradient type Ia supernova
Aims. We present and study the spectroscopic and photometric evolution of the type Ia supernova (SN Ia) 2010ev.
Methods. We obtain and analyze multiband optical light curves and optical/near-infrared spectroscopy at low and medium resolution spanning -7 days to +300 days from the B-band maximum.
Results. A photometric analysis shows that SN 2010ev is a SN Ia of normal brightness with a light-curve shape of Δm15(B) = 1.12 ± 0.02 and a stretch s = 0.94 ± 0.01 suffering significant reddening. From photometric and spectroscopic analysis, we deduce a color excess of E(B - V) = 0.25 ± 0.05 and a reddening law of Rv = 1.54 ± 0.65. Spectroscopically, SN 2010ev belongs to the broad-line SN Ia group, showing stronger than average Si II λ6355 absorption features.We also find that SN 2010ev is a high velocity gradient SN with ͘vSi = 164 ± 7 km s-1 d-1. The photometric and spectral comparison with other supernovae shows that SN 2010ev has similar colors and velocities to SN 2002bo and SN 2002dj. The analysis of the nebular spectra indicates that the [Fe II] λ7155 and [Ni II] λ7378 lines are redshifted, as expected for a high velocity gradient supernova. All these common intrinsic and extrinsic properties of the high velocity gradient (HVG) group are different from the low velocity gradient (LVG) normal SN Ia population and suggest significant variety in SN Ia explosions.Facultad de Ciencias Astronómicas y GeofísicasInstituto de Astrofísica de La Plat
RW Doradus: A solar-type shallow contact binary with a new orbital period investigation
New CCD photometric light curves of the short-period (P = 0.285 d) eclipsing binary RW Dor are presented. The observations were performed with the PROMPT-8 robotic telescope at CTIO in Chile between 2015 March and 2017 March. Other eclipse timings were obtained from the 2.15 m JS telescope at CASLEO, San Juan, Argentina in 2011 December. Based on a light curve analysis, it is found that RW Dor is a W-type shallow contact binary with a fill-out factor f ∼ 11% and a high mass ratio q ∼ 1.587 (1/q = 0.63), where the hotter component is the less massive one (M1 ∼ 0.52 M and M2 ∼ 0.82 M). For orbital-period investigation, 15 new eclipse times and those previously published were compiled. O − C analysis with very weak evidence suggests that a long-term decrease in period with a rate of dP/dt = −9.61 × 10−9 d yr−1 is superimposed on a cyclic variation(A3 = 0.0054 d and P3 = 49.9 yr). The long-term decrease can be interpreted as mass transfer from the more massive component to the less massive one, or combined with angular momentum loss via magnetic braking. In addition, the marginal contact phase, high mass ratio (1/q > 0.4), and long-term decrease in period all suggest that RW Dor is a newly formed contact binary via Case A mass transfer, and it will evolve into a deepernormal contact binary. If the cyclic change is correct, the light travel-time effect via the presence of a cool third body will be a more plausible explanation for this.Fil: Sarotsakulchai, Thawicharat. University of Chinese Academy of Sciences; China. National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand; Tailandia. Chinese Academy of Sciences; República de ChinaFil: Qian, Sheng Bang. Chinese Academy of Sciences; República de China. University of Chinese Academy of Sciences; ChinaFil: Soonthornthum, Boonrucksar. National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand; TailandiaFil: Fernandez Lajus, Eduardo Eusebio. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - La Plata. Instituto de Astrofísica La Plata. Universidad Nacional de La Plata. Facultad de Ciencias Astronómicas y Geofísicas. Instituto de Astrofísica La Plata; ArgentinaFil: Liu, Nian Ping. Chinese Academy of Sciences; República de ChinaFil: Zhou, Xiao. Chinese Academy of Sciences; República de ChinaFil: Zhang, Jia. Chinese Academy of Sciences; República de ChinaFil: Liao, Wen Ping. Chinese Academy of Sciences; República de ChinaFil: Reichart, Daniel E.. University of North Carolina; Estados UnidosFil: Haislip, Joshua B.. University of North Carolina; Estados UnidosFil: Kouprianov, Vladimir V.. University of North Carolina; Estados UnidosFil: Poshyachinda, Saran. National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand; Tailandi
Photometric Observations of Three High Mass X-Ray Binaries and a Search for Variations Induced by Orbital Motion
We searched for long period variation in V-band, Ic-band and RXTE X-ray light
curves of the High Mass X-ray Binaries (HMXBs) LS 1698 / RX J1037.5-5647, HD
110432 / 1H 1249-637 and HD 161103 / RX J1744.7-2713 in an attempt to discover
orbitally induced variation. Data were obtained primarily from the ASAS
database and were supplemented by shorter term observations made with the 24-
and 40-inch ANU telescopes and one of the robotic PROMPT telescopes. Fourier
periodograms suggested the existence of long period variation in the V-band
light curves of all three HMXBs, however folding the data at those periods did
not reveal convincing periodic variation. At this point we cannot rule out the
existence of long term V-band variation for these three sources and hints of
longer term variation may be seen in the higher precision PROMPT data. Long
term V-band observations, on the order of several years, taken at a frequency
of at least once per week and with a precision of 0.01 mag, therefore still
have a chance of revealing long term variation in these three HMXBs.Comment: Accepted, RAA, May, 201
RW Doradus: a solar-type shallow contact binary with a new orbital period investigation
New CCD photometric light curves of the short-period (P = 0.285 d) eclipsing binary RW Dor are presented. The observations were performed with the PROMPT-8 robotic telescope at CTIO in Chile between 2015 March and 2017 March. Other eclipse timings were obtained from the 2.15 m JS telescope at CASLEO, San Juan, Argentina in 2011 December. Based on a light curve analysis, it is found that RW Dor is a W-type shallow contact binary with a fill-out factor f ∼ 11% and a high mass ratio q ∼ 1.587 (1/q = 0.63), where the hotter component is the less massive one (M₁ ∼ 0.52 M⊙ and M₂ ∼ 0.82 M⊙). For orbital-period investigation, 15 new eclipse times and those previously published were compiled. O − C analysis with very weak evidence suggests that a long-term decrease in period with a rate of dP/dt = −9.61 × 10⁻⁹ d yr⁻¹ is superimposed on a cyclic variation (A₃ = 0.0054 d and P₃ = 49.9 yr). The long-term decrease can be interpreted as mass transfer from the more massive component to the less massive one, or combined with angular momentum loss via magnetic braking. In addition, the marginal contact phase, high mass ratio (1/q >0.4), and long-term decrease in period all suggest that RW Dor is a newly formed contact binary via Case A mass transfer, and it will evolve into a deeper normal contact binary. If the cyclic change is correct, the light travel-time effect via the presence of a cool third body will be a more plausible explanation for thisInstituto de Astrofísica de La Plat