scholarly journals An Unusually Stable and Short Spectroscopic Period of the Be Star 28 CMa

1982 ◽  
Vol 98 ◽  
pp. 167-170
Author(s):  
D. Baade
Keyword(s):  
Time Scale ◽  
Emission Lines ◽  
Be Stars ◽  
Stable Period ◽  
Be Star ◽  
First Time ◽  
Calar Alto

Spectroscopic (1970: ESO, 12 Å/mm, 6 spectra kindly put at my disposal by Prof. A. Van Hoof; 1976: ESO, 12 Å/mm; 1977: Calar Alto Observatory, 42 Å/mm; 1979: ESO, 12 Å/mm) and photometric (1976: ESO and Cerro Tololo, Hβ, uvby) observations of 28 CMa (B2-3 IV-Ve; 3.52 < mV < 4.18, irregular variations on the time scale of months or years reported; vrot = 80 km/s) revealed a very complex variability. All observed individual types of variations are known from at least a few other Be stars. In 28 CMa, however, for the first time a highly significant correlation between the various variations is established by a stable common period. The period is 1.365 days which seems to be the shortest stable period presently known of any Be star. There is no indication that the star's behaviour changed between 1970 and 1979. Only the equivalent widths of the emission lines increased noticeably.

scholarly journals Apparent Variation of v sin i and Rotational Modulation in Be Stars

2004 ◽  
Vol 215 ◽  
pp. 93-94
Author(s):  
C. Neiner ◽  
S. Jankov ◽  
M. Floquet ◽  
A. M. Hubert
Keyword(s):  
Fourier Transform ◽  
Magnetic Dipole ◽  
Be Stars ◽  
Line Profiles ◽  
Transform Method ◽  
Rotational Modulation ◽  
Be Star ◽  
Apparent Variation ◽  
The Fourier Transform ◽  
First Time

v sin i was determined by applying the Fourier transform method to the line profiles of two classical Be Stars. A variation is observed in the apparent v sin i which corresponds to the main frequencies associated to nrp modes. Rotational modulation is observed in wind sensitive UV lines of the Be star ω Ori and is associated with an oblique magnetic dipole which is discovered for the first time in a classical Be star.

scholarly journals The Kinematical Structure of the Bipolar Nebulae M2-9 and M1-91

1983 ◽  
Vol 103 ◽  
pp. 510-511 ◽  
Author(s):  
U. Carsenty ◽  
J. Solf
Keyword(s):  
Central Core ◽  
Emission Lines ◽  
Absorption Feature ◽  
Be Stars ◽  
High Similarity ◽  
Emission Maximum ◽  
Broad Emission ◽  
Similar Appearance ◽  
Calar Alto

Both nebulae are of similar appearance consisting of a central core and two highly symmetrical, elongated lobes. Using the large vertical Coude spectrograph of the 2.2-m telescope on Calar Alto, Spain, we obtained long-slit spectra in the red of high spectral (12 km s−1 FWHM) and spatial (2″) resolution from various positions within the nebulae. Our data indicate high similarity in the kinematical structure of both nebulae. The central cores are dominated by very broad emission lines. The Hα profiles (width ≈ 1600 km s−1 at 5% level in M2-9) exhibit an absorption feature blue-shifted by ≈ 20 km s−1 relative to the emission maximum, similar to profiles observed in some Herbig-Be-stars.

scholarly journals Global oscillations in Be star envelopes: observational evidence

1994 ◽  
Vol 162 ◽  
pp. 384-385
Author(s):  
R. W. Hanuschik ◽  
W. Hummel ◽  
O. Dietle ◽  
J. Dachs ◽  
E. Sutorius
Keyword(s):  
Full Range ◽  
Observational Evidence ◽  
Spectral Lines ◽  
Emission Lines ◽  
Be Stars ◽  
Intrinsic Structure ◽  
Be Star

Since 1982, we are performing a long-term spectroscopic observing programme of emission-lines in Be stars (Hanuschik 1987, Hanuschik et al. 1988, Dachs et al. 1992, Sutorius 1992, Dietle 1993). We are using ESO's 1.4m CAT, at resolution R ≥ 50 000 and S/N = 100–1000. Spectral lines chosen are the optically thick Hα, Hβ lines and the optically thin Fe ii λ5317 line. The latter line is an extremely sharp tracer (Δvth = 2 km s−1) for the kinematics in the disks. We believe that our atlas shows the full range of intrinsic structure of these emission lines.

scholarly journals The Onset of Quasi-Periodic Variations in Be Stars

1993 ◽  
Vol 134 ◽  
pp. 223-225
Author(s):  
T. Kogure ◽  
M. Mon ◽  
M. Suzuki
Keyword(s):  
Sudden Onset ◽  
Radial Velocities ◽  
Emission Lines ◽  
Absorption Lines ◽  
Close Binaries ◽  
Be Stars ◽  
Early Type ◽  
Stable Period ◽  
Long Term Variations

We present some evidence of the quasi-periodic long-term variations (QPLV) in the violet-to-red ratio of double-peaked emission lines (V/R variation) and/or in the radial velocities of shell absorption lines for some Be stars. Although the V/R variations are rather prevailing phenomena among Be stars, the QPLV is remarkable by the following characteristics: (1)The QPLV appears as a sudden onset of repeated V/R variations after a long (10 years), almost stable period, and it persists for a few or several periods in ten or more years.(2)The period and amplitude of V/R variations change from cycle to cycle and from star to star. The variations of radial velocities (RV) of shell absorption lines are usually nearly parallel with the V/R variations.(3)The QPLV appears usually in early type Be stars with large rotational velocities, regardless whether the stars are normal Be or shell stars, and whether they are close-binaries or single stars.

scholarly journals A First Search for Rapid Variations of Stellar and Circumstellar Balmer Discontinuity in Be Stars

1995 ◽  
Vol 155 ◽  
pp. 303-304
Author(s):  
S. Štefl ◽  
D. Baade ◽  
J. Cuypers
Keyword(s):  
High Resolution ◽  
Line Profile ◽  
Time Scale ◽  
Large Amplitude ◽  
High Resolution Spectroscopy ◽  
Be Stars ◽  
Be Star

AbstractSpectrophotometric observations of the Be star ηCen obtained in May, 1993 show smooth variations of both the stellar and circumstellar Balmer discontinuity (BD) on a time scale of hours. Simultaneous photometry and high-resolution spectroscopy suggest possible correlations with the large-amplitude brightness and line-profile variations.

scholarly journals Multiwavelength observations of the Be-star/X-ray binary EXO2030+375 during outburst

1994 ◽  
Vol 162 ◽  
pp. 206-207
Author(s):  
A.J. Norton ◽  
M.J. Coe ◽  
C. Everall ◽  
P. Roche ◽  
L. Bildsten ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Neutron Star ◽  
Emission Lines ◽  
Be Stars ◽  
Infrared Excess ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Circumstellar Material ◽  
Spin Period ◽  
Be Star ◽  
Star Surface ◽  
X Ray Binaries

EXO2030+375 consists of a neutron star in an eccentric 46 day orbit around a 20th magnitude Be-star companion (Coe et al., 1988; Parmar et al., 1989; Stollberg et al., 1993). The Be-star is thought to be surrounded by a shell/disc of material which is responsible for the infrared excess and Balmer emission lines which are characteristic of Be-stars in general. At periastron, the neutron star passes through this circumstellar material, giving rise to enhanced accretion onto the neutron star surface. As a result of this, the X-ray emission (pulsed at the neutron star spin period of 41.8s) increases dramatically, so producing the transient, outburst behaviour which is commonly seen in Be-star / X-ray binaries.

scholarly journals A Survey of Mass Loss from Be and Shell Stars Using Ultraviolet Data from Copernicus

1976 ◽  
Vol 70 ◽  
pp. 179-189 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. M. Marlborough ◽  
Theodore P. Snow
Keyword(s):  
Mass Loss ◽  
Direct Evidence ◽  
Rotational Velocity ◽  
Stellar Winds ◽  
Be Stars ◽  
Dwarf Stars ◽  
Be Star ◽  
Effects Of Rotation ◽  
First Time

Ultraviolet spectra of intermediate resolution have been obtained with Copernicus of twelve objects classified as Be or shell stars, and an additional 19 dwarfs of spectral classes B0-B4. Some of these spectra show marked asymmetries in certain resonance lines, especially the Si iv doublet at λ 1400 Å, indicating the presence of outflowing material with maximum velocities of nearly 1000 km s−1. Direct evidence for mass loss at these velocities is seen for the first time in dwarf stars as late as B1.5. Later than B0.5, the only survey objects showing this phenomenon are Be stars. Among the stars considered there is a correlation between the presence of mass-loss effects and projected rotational velocity, suggesting that the UV flux from B1-B3 dwarfs is sufficient to drive high-velocity stellar winds only if rotation reduces the effective gravity near the equator. The role of mass-loss in producing the Be star phenomenon and the effects of rotation on mass loss are discussed.

scholarly journals A Rotating, Magnetic, Radiation-Driven Wind Model Applied to Be Stars

1987 ◽  
Vol 92 ◽  
pp. 437-439
Author(s):  
C. H. Poe ◽  
D. B. Friend
Keyword(s):  
Mass Loss ◽  
Loss Rate ◽  
Mass Loss Rate ◽  
Terminal Velocity ◽  
Emission Lines ◽  
Be Stars ◽  
Wind Model ◽  
Low Velocity ◽  
Be Star ◽  
Open Magnetic Field

With their rotating, magnetic, radiation-driven wind model, Friend & MacGregor (1984) found that rapid rotation and an open magnetic field could enhance the mass loss rate (ṁ) and terminal velocity (V∞) in an 0 star wind. The purpose of this paper is to see if this model could help explain the winds from Be stars. The following features of Be star winds need to be explained: 1) Be stars exhibit linear polarization (Coyne & McLean 1982), indicating an enhanced equatorial density. 2) There appears to be enhanced mass loss (at low velocity) in the equatorial plane, from IRAS observations of Waters (1986). 3) The width of the broad Balmer emission lines remains unexplained.

scholarly journals Short-period Variations of 28 CMa during 1998/9

2000 ◽  
Vol 175 ◽  
pp. 236-239
Author(s):  
L.A. Balona ◽  
D. James
Keyword(s):  
Radial Velocity ◽  
Line Profile ◽  
Periodic Variation ◽  
Emission Lines ◽  
Circumstellar Disk ◽  
Be Stars ◽  
Short Period ◽  
Metal Absorption ◽  
Period Variations ◽  
Be Star

AbstractThe Be star 28 CMa was one of the first periodic Be stars to be discovered and shows very large line profile variations with a period of 1.37 d. Recently, it has been shown that the line profile and light variations can be modeled by a patch of gas suspended above the photosphere. We present echelle observations of the Hβ and Hϒ line and several helium and metal absorption lines. We show that the radial velocity variations of these lines are unchanged since they were first observed two decades ago. We also examined several emission lines of Fe II and show that they do not partake of the periodic variation. We attribute the periodic variations of the lines formed close to the photosphere to a co-rotating cloud, whereas the Fe II emission lines are formed in the circumstellar disk outside the co-rotating radius.

Nonradial Pulsations and the Be Phenomenon

1988 ◽  
Vol 132 ◽  
pp. 217-222
Author(s):  
Dietrich Baade
Keyword(s):  
Preliminary Analysis ◽  
Be Stars ◽  
Surface Features ◽  
Model Based ◽  
Be Star ◽  
First Time

Following a summary of the observations which suggest that the outbursts of classical Be stars are caused by nonradial pulsations, properties, implications and requirements of a model based on this notion are evaluated. A preliminary analysis of new observations of μ Cen is presented which for the first time in a Be star reveals two relatively closely spaced non–commensurate periods. Such a result would render implausible speculations that the variability of Be stars is due to corotating surface features.

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