scholarly journals The Zero-Point of the Cepheid Luminosity Scale from a Calibration of the Luminosities of Early-Type Stars

1985 ◽  
Vol 82 ◽  
pp. 201-202
Author(s):  
L. A. Balona ◽  
R. R. Shobbrook
Keyword(s):  
Zero Point ◽  
Photometric System ◽  
Early Type ◽  
Early Type Stars ◽  
The Absolute ◽  
Absolute Magnitudes ◽  
Zero Points

AbstractA new calibration of the absolute magnitudes of early-type stars in terms of the (β, c0) photometric system is used to establish the distance moduli of clusters containing Cepheids. The zero points of the period – luminosity and period – luminosity – colour relations are calculated and compared to previous determinations.

scholarly journals Some Physical Parameters and UVBY β Photometry of Trapezium Type Multiple Systems

1995 ◽  
Vol 166 ◽  
pp. 391-391
Author(s):  
G.N. Salukvadze ◽  
G. Sh. Javakhishvili
Keyword(s):  
Photon Counting ◽  
Physical Parameters ◽  
Photometric System ◽  
Early Type ◽  
Multiple Systems ◽  
Early Type Stars ◽  
Absolute Magnitudes ◽  
Bolometric Correction ◽  
Semi Empirical ◽  
Mirror Telescope

The presented paper deals with the results of electrophotometric observations of 59 components of 19 trapezia in Strömgren and Crawford six-colour photometric system. The multiple systems, selected from the Abastumani Catalogue of Trapezia (Salukvadze, 1978), are: ABAO 2, 8, 34, 48, 51, 62, 75, 94, 245, 312, 313, 316, 324, 348, 356, 363, 387, 396.Observations were made on the 125-cm mirror telescope with the use of a one-channel photometer, based on photon counting, with diaphragms 10″ and 20″. Reduction was done on the Observatory computer with a procedure described by Salukvadze and Javakhishvili (1989).We calculated the indices [m1],[c1] and [u-b] as in (Strömgren 1967, Philip and Egret 1980). The unreddened indices (b-y), m1 and c1 were calculated by the formulae of Crawford (1975).Semi-empirical calibrations for effective temperature, bolometric correction and mass for early-type stars, using Strömgren photometric indices c0 and beta, are given by Balona (1984). In order to determine absolute magnitudes we used the calibration from Balona and Shobbrook (1984).

scholarly journals The hydrogen lines as luminosity criteria in early-type stars

1964 ◽  
Vol 20 ◽  
pp. 71-76
Author(s):  
J. A. Graham
Keyword(s):  
Calibration Procedure ◽  
Galactic Structure ◽  
Short Paper ◽  
Early Type ◽  
Early Type Stars ◽  
The Absolute ◽  
Absolute Magnitudes ◽  
Hydrogen Lines

In this short paper, the calibration procedure for the absolute magnitudes derived from the Hβ indices will be discussed. These Hβ indices have been measured for the distant OB-type stars in our studies of galactic structure and are discussed in the paper by Bok which is found elsewhere in this volume (Paper 36).

scholarly journals Observed Relations Between Physical Properties and MK Classification as Functions of Metal Abundance for F5-K4 Stars

1976 ◽  
Vol 72 ◽  
pp. 75-78
Author(s):  
M. Grenon
Keyword(s):  
Physical Properties ◽  
Spectral Range ◽  
Spectral Type ◽  
Photometric System ◽  
Luminosity Class ◽  
Empirical Relations ◽  
Metal Abundance ◽  
Systematic Effects ◽  
The Absolute ◽  
Absolute Magnitudes

The Geneva photometric system has been calibrated in terms of [M/H], θeff, Mv in the spectral range F5 to K4. As the spectral type is a datum generally available, we derive empirical relations showing the coupling of θeff and [M/H] at given spectral type and luminosity class. Similar relations are offered for the absolute magnitudes and provide a more accurate means for deriving spectroscopic parallaxes. Systematic effects on the estimation of the luminosity class are also shown.

scholarly journals The Absolute Magnitude of the Early-Type MK Standards From Hipparcos Parallaxes

1998 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 566-566
Author(s):  
C. Jaschek ◽  
A.E. Gómez
Keyword(s):  
Main Sequence ◽  
Rotational Velocity ◽  
Wide Band ◽  
Absolute Magnitude ◽  
Interstellar Extinction ◽  
Early Type ◽  
Class V ◽  
Luminosity Class ◽  
The Absolute ◽  
Absolute Magnitudes

We have analysed the standards of the MK system in the B0-F5 spectral region with the help of Hipparcos parallaxes, using only stars for which the error on the absolute magnitude is ≤ 0.3 mag. The sample stars (about one hundred) were scrutinized for companions and for interstellar extinction. We find that the main sequence is a wide band and that, although in general giants and dwarfs have different absolute magnitudes, the separation between luminosity class V and III is not clear. We conclude that there is no strict relation between luminosity class and absolute magnitude. The relation is only a statistical one and has a large intrinsic dispersion. We have analysed similarly the system of standards defined by Garrison and Gray (1994) separating low and high rotational velocity standards. We find similar effects as in the original MK system.

scholarly journals Classification of Early Type Stars on the Dominion Astrophysical Observatory Photometric System

1973 ◽  
Vol 50 ◽  
pp. 152-161
Author(s):  
S. C. Morris ◽  
G. Hill ◽  
G. A. H. Walker ◽  
H. I. B. Thompson
Keyword(s):  
Classification Method ◽  
Photometric System ◽  
Early Type ◽  
Balmer Series ◽  
Early Type Stars ◽  
Independent Parameters

A classification method has been developed for early–type stars observed on the Dominion Astrophysical Observatory photometric system. Two reddening-independent parameters, Q(35) and Q(38), are used. Q(35) is a measure of the Balmer discontinuity, while Q(38) is a measure of the strength of the upper members of the Balmer series. A preliminary calibration of Q(35) and Q(38) in terms of spectral types and luminosity classes is given, and applications to several groups of stars are shown.

Distances of nearby Groups and Clusters, and the Local Value of the Hubble Ratio

1977 ◽  
Vol 37 ◽  
pp. 301-307
Author(s):  
G. de Vaucouleurs
Keyword(s):  
Globular Clusters ◽  
Zero Point ◽  
Rr Lyrae ◽  
Galactic Clusters ◽  
The Galaxy ◽  
Nearby Galaxies ◽  
Absolute Magnitudes ◽  
Extragalactic Distance Scale ◽  
Zero Points ◽  
Local Value

AbstractThe correct approach to build up the extragalactic distance scale is to use all available primary (novae, cepheids, RR Lyrae) and secondary indicators (brightest stars, globular clusters, largest HII rings) to calibrate without arbitrary extrapolation all reliable tertiary indicators (magnitudes and diameters of galaxies), precisely corrected for all known effects of type, luminosity class, orientation, internal and galactic extinction and redshift. Such data are now available for over 1000 galaxies in the Second Reference Catalogue.Revised distances to members of the Local Group from primary indicators and new estimates of distances to the nearest groups from primary and secondary indicators are used to calibrate the tertiary indicators via a new, composite luminosity index.The distances derived from globular clusters for 3 galaxy clusters dominated by ellipticals (Vir I, For I, Hya I) with mean corrected velocities 1000 ≤ Vo ≤ 3650 km s-1 give a mean Hubble ratio <H> = 88 (1 ± 0.15) km s-1 Mpc-1. This value rests entirely on the calibration of the globular clusters luminosity function in the Galaxy as a gaussian of dispersion σ = 1.1 mag. and mean <MB>(⊕) = -6.55, with <(B-V)o > = 0.75, based on the adopted RR Lyrae zero point <Mv> (RR) = + 0.86 ± 0.15.The distances derived from tertiary indicators to 19 field spirals and 28 nearby groups dominated by spirals with corrected velocities Vo < 1800 km s-1 give <H> = 82 (1 ± 0.15) km s-1 Mpc-1. This value rests on the relations between luminosity index and fully corrected absolute magnitudes or linear diameters of galaxies derived without extrapolation and calibrated in ~20 nearby galaxies by seven secondary indicators. The zero points were derived from the 3 primary indicators, including 15 galactic novae with <M15> = -5.5 ± 0.15, and 13 cepheids in 8 galactic clusters with <MB> (logPo = 0.8) = -2.92 ± 0.15 (for an adopted Hyades modulus of 3.16 ± 0.05).The low values of Ho≃50 to 55 can be explained by an accumulation of complex systematic errors arising from a multiplicity of sources. These errors, all but one acting in the same sense, have been identified and evaluated; a full report will appear elsewhere.

scholarly journals A Preliminary Test of the Calibration of the Hβ System in Terms of Absolute Magnitudes and Intrinsic Colours for Early-Type Stars

1973 ◽  
Vol 54 ◽  
pp. 114-116
Author(s):  
A. F. J. Moffat ◽  
Th Schmidt-Kaler ◽  
N. Vogt
Keyword(s):  
Main Sequence ◽  
Preliminary Test ◽  
Physical Parameters ◽  
Early Type ◽  
B Stars ◽  
Early Type Stars ◽  
Absolute Magnitudes

The dependency of the Hβ-index on two physical parameters is briefly discussed. The previous calibration of Mv(β) (Fernie, 1965 or Crawford, 1971) is confirmed for main sequence O and B stars; however, the β-values of the later B-supergiants tend to be too large for their absolute magnitudes. The problem of filtering out stars with marginal emission is emphasized.

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