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利用光度变化发现沃尔夫-拉叶星

Discovery of a Wolf-Rayet Star Through Detection of its Photometric Variability

Colin Littlefield, Peter Garnavich, G. H. Howie Marion, Jozsef Vinko, Colin McClelland, Terrence Rettig, J. Craig Wheeler

摘要:

我们报告了一个偶然发现的严重变红的沃尔夫-拉叶星,我们命名为WR 142 b。虽然光度监测的灾难性的变量,我们发现在附近的场星弱的变化。低分辨率光谱学揭示了在7100埃处的强发射线,这表明这是一个不寻常的物体,并促使进一步研究。Hobby-Eberly望远镜拍摄的光谱证实了强烈的HeII发射和NIV 7112 Ang。这条线与光谱类别为WN 6的富氮沃尔夫-拉叶星一致。HeII线强度的分析揭示在WR 142 b中没有可检测到的氢。大双筒望远镜获得的蓝敏感光谱显示没有热伴星的证据。连续体的形状和发射线的比率意味着E(B-V)=2.2至2.5 mag.如果不是因为尘埃消光,这个新的沃尔夫-拉叶星可以用肉眼看到。

英文摘要:

We report the serendipitous discovery of a heavily reddened Wolf-Rayet star that we name WR142b. While photometrically monitoring a cataclysmic variable, we detected weak variability in a nearby field star. Low-resolution spectroscopy revealed a strong emission line at 7100 Ang., suggesting an unusual object and prompting further study. A spectrum taken with the Hobby-Eberly Telescope confirms strong HeII emission and a NIV 7112 Ang. line consistent with a nitrogen-rich Wolf-Rayet star of spectral class WN6. Analysis of the HeII line strengths reveals no detectable hydrogen in WR142b. A blue-sensitive spectrum obtained with the Large Binocular Telescope shows no evidence for a hot companion star. The continuum shape and emission line ratios imply a reddening of E(B-V)=2.2 to 2.5 mag. If not for the dust extinction, this new Wolf-Rayet star could be visible to the naked eye.

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