Observations of ultraviolet variability in RV Tauri stars

Astronomy and Astrophysics – Astronomy

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Iue, Spaceborne Astronomy, Ultraviolet Astronomy, Ultraviolet Spectra, Variable Stars, Emission Spectra, Shock Waves, Stellar Atmospheres

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An IUE program to monitor the ultraviolet variability in RV Tauri stars was initiated. The Mg II region was investigated as a potential probe of atmospheric shocks, which are believed to be associated with the pulsational variability of this class of objects. Observations, a description of the spectra, and findings for V Vul and AC Her are presented. The Mg II emission does vary significantly during the cycle; major changes in the emission line strength occur on a time scale much less than 0.2 in phase; and as the UV (and optical) continuum flux increases, the Mg II lines decrease and increased emission may be seen at 2823, 2844, and 2900 A.

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