Chromatic position differerence - A technique for studying double stars

Astronomy and Astrophysics – Astronomy

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Astrometry, Double Stars, Position (Location), Atmospheric Effects, Autocorrelation, Micrometers, Scintillation

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If binary components differ in color, the photocenter coordinates will depend on wavelength. By measuring this chromatic position difference (CPD) it is possible to discover and study pairs having a very small angular separation and a substantial magnitude differential. The potential accuracy of CPD measurements is estimated, and CPDs are calculated for typical binary systems. A liquid prism has been designed that compensates automatically for atmospheric color dispersion. Based on this principle a working chromatic micrometer model has been built and utilized to observe close double stars. In the case of bright single stars the CPD measurement error is attributable to random atmospheric chromatic refraction and low-frequency image excursion, and amounts to 0.005-0.01 arcsec. Periodic CPD oscillations have been recorded, corresponding to 1-2 arcsec peak-to-peak fluctuations in the signal arrival angle with a 1.5-3 min period.

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