Astronomy and Astrophysics – Astrophysics
Scientific paper
2006-03-18
Mon.Not.Roy.Astron.Soc.369:751-782,2006
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Astrophysics
35 pages, 21 figs, accepted for publication in MNRAS. Large data table will be available on-line only
Scientific paper
10.1111/j.1365-2966.2006.10322.x
Near-infrared, JHKL, photometry of 239 Galactic carbon-rich variable stars is presented and discussed. From these and published data the stars were classified as Mira or non-Mira variables and amplitudes and pulsation periods, ranging from 222 to 948 days for the Miras, were determined for most of them. A comparison of the colour and period relations with those of similar stars in the Large Magellanic Cloud indicates minor differences, which may be the consequence of sample selection effects. Apparent bolometric magnitudes were determined by combining the mean JHKL fluxes with mid-infrared photometry from IRAS and MSX. Then, using the Mira period luminosity relation to set the absolute magnitudes, distances were determined -- to greater accuracy than has hitherto been possible for this type of star. Bolometric corrections to the K magnitude were calculated and prescriptions derived for calculating these from various colours. Mass-loss rates were also calculated and compared to values in the literature. Approximately one third of the C-rich Miras and an unknown fraction of the non-Miras exhibit apparently random obscuration events that are reminiscent of the phenomena exhibited by the hydrogen deficient RCB stars. The underlying cause of this is unclear, but it may be that mass loss, and consequently dust formation, is very easily triggered from these very extended atmospheres.
Feast Michael W.
Groenewegen Martin A. T.
Marang Freddy
Whitelock Patricia A.
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