The long secondary periods in semi-regular variables
2004 ◽
Vol 193
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pp. 322-326
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AbstractAbout 25% of variable asymptotic giant branch stars in the LMC have light curves that are modulated by a long secondary period of length ~ 1–4 yr. Solar-vicinity analogs of these stars show radial velocity curves that are asymmetric and of small amplitude (~3–5km s−1). Possible explanations for the photometric and radial velocity variations include: eccentric motion of an orbiting companion of mass ~0.1 M⊙; radial and nonradial pulsation; rotation of an ellipsoidal-shaped red giant; episodic dust ejection; and star spot cycles. We find that there are severe difficulties with each of these models. Thus, the long secondary periods are the only unexplained type of large-amplitude stellar variability known at this time.
2009 ◽
Vol 5
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pp. 301-309
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Vol 741
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1986 ◽
Vol 116
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pp. 317-338
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2009 ◽
Vol 5
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pp. 135-138
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2000 ◽
Vol 177
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pp. 337-347
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Vol 187
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