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Binary Center of Mass
Balance
point
Binary Separation
a = rA + rB
Visual
Binary
Star
Spectroscopic
Binary
From Doppler Shift
Spectroscopic Orbit
This represents the orbit of the star that is farthest
from the center of mass. Its velocity amplitude is
higher. It is the lower mass star.
Time
Spectroscopic Orbit
This represents the orbit of the star that is closest
to the center of mass. Its velocity amplitude is
smaller. It is the higher mass star.
Time
Spectroscopic Parameters
Center of Mass
Low Mass Star Velocity Amplitude
High Mass Star Velocity Amplitude
Time
Inclination
K velocity = amplitude of radial velocity (m/s)
Doppler effect is maximized for an “edge-on” system;
non-existent for a “pole-on” system.
Inclination ~ 90o
Inclination ~ 0o
Inclination
K velocity = amplitude of radial velocities
v sin(i)
v = velocity
i = 90 degrees, edge on
i = 0 degrees, pole face
Spectroscopic Parameters
g velocity = velocity of Center of Mass (CoM)
K velocity = amplitude of radial velocity (v sin i)
P = period
Mass ratio
M2/M1 = K1/K2
Smaller star orbits farther from the CoM,
Larger star is closer from the CoM.
Smaller star has large K velocity.
Spectroscopic Orbit
Center of Mass Velocity?
Spectroscopic Orbit
Orbital Period?
Spectroscopic Orbit
Spectroscopic Orbit
K velocities?
Spectroscopic Orbit
K2 = 115 - 40 = 75
Spectroscopic Orbit
K1 = 65 - 40 = 25
Spectroscopic Orbit
K2/K1= M1/M2 = 75/25 = 3
One Star is 3 times more massive than the other.
Eclipsing Binary
Light Intensity variations are observed
because of blocking of light by each of the
stars in the system if inclination is large enough.
Systems are edge-on or nearly edge-on as seen from
earth. (i.e. inclinations are ~ 90 degrees)
Algol (b Perseus)
Light Curve
Light Intensity
versus
Time
Eclipsing Binary Light Curve
A
B
Eclipsing Binary Light Curve
A
B
LA + LB
LA + LB
LB + f LA
LA Only
Eclipsing Binary Light Curve
A
B
LA + LB
LA + LB
LB + f LA
LA Only
Eclipsing Binary Light Curve
A
B
LA + LB
LA + LB
LB + f LA
LA Only
Eclipsing Binary Light Curve
A
B
LA + LB
LA + LB
LB + f LA
LA Only
Simple Eclipsing Binary
Unequal Temperature and Size
Star Spots
Light Curve Fit
Light Curve Varieties
Light Curve Contacts
Light Curve Contacts
Time interval (t2 - t1) ~ size of “orange” star
t1
t2
t3
t4
Light Curve Contacts
Time interval (t3 - t1) ~ size of “yellow” star
t1
t2
t3
t4
Size Determinations
2 RA = (VA+VB ) ( t2 - t1 )
2 RB = (VA+VB ) ( t3 - t1 )
Velocities obtained from spectroscopic orbit.
Contact times obtained from eclipse light curve.
The radii of the stars are then calculated to yield their
size.
Determining Radii
Intrinsic Luminosity
L = 4pR2sT4
Radius obtained from spectroscopic orbit with
eclipse light curve.
Temperature obtained from observations of spectrum.
Fundamental Stellar Parameters
• Spectra
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Distance
Temperature
Chemical Composition
Luminosity (if distance is known)
Velocity
• Binaries
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Orbital Velocities
Sizes
Masses
Luminosity
Fundamental Stellar Parameters