The Shape of FK Comae

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FK Comae is an evolved G giant rotating at vsin i = 164.5 +/- 2.1kms(-1) and exhibits a very strong Hα emission line. In addition, it has long been known to have other signatures of magnetic activity characteristic of RS CVn systems and Weak-lined T Tauri stars such as Delta V ~ 0.1 photometric variability indicative of spots, and strong X-ray and UV line emission. Our recent detailed analysis of the spectrum of this star have turned up variations in vsin i that we attribute to changes in the shape of the star of order 2.5%. We present the data for several seasons to support this interpretation and discuss three possible explanations for this highly unusual observed behavior.

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