Astronomy and Astrophysics – Astrophysics
Scientific paper
Nov 1977
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Astrophysical Journal, Part 2 - Letters to the Editor, vol. 218, Nov. 15, 1977, p. L17-L19.
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Astrophysics
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B Stars, Line Spectra, Shell Stars, Stellar Rotation, Stellar Spectra, Ultraviolet Spectra, Angular Velocity, Stellar Envelopes, Wavelengths
Scientific paper
It was previously reported that the derived projected rotational velocity (v sin i) of the B shell star, Zeta Tau, appeared to depend on the wavelength of the line used in the analysis. This letter documents the apparent wavelength dependence of v sin i for Zeta Tau in order to provide an observational basis against which quantitative explanations can be tested. A value of 300 km/s is adopted for v sin i on the basis of an examination of the visual line spectrum, particularly the lines of He I at 4026 and 4471 A and Mg II at 4481 A. Analysis of the far-UV resonance lines of Si III at 1206 A and Si IV at 1393 and 1463 A in Copernicus spectrograms of Zeta Tau yields a representative value of no more than 150 km/s for v sin i. Gravity darkening of the star's atmosphere and distention of the atmosphere by rapid differential rotation are considered as possible explanations for the discrepancy between the v sin i values determined from the UV and visual lines.
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