Astrophysics and Space Science

, Volume 131, Issue 1–2, pp 631–635 | Cite as

Optical and UV observations of the intermediate polar 3A0729+103. Modulation with the orbital period

  • R. Falomo
  • J. M. Bonnet-Bidaud
  • P. A. Charles
  • L. Maraschi
  • M. Mouchet
  • K. Mukai
  • E. G. Tanzi
  • A. Treves
Magnetic Cataclysmic Systems
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Abstract

3A0729+103 (=BG CMi) is an intermediate polar discovered through its X-ray emission (McHardy et al. 1981, 1984). The orbital period is 3.235 hours and the rotation period is 15.2 minutes. For ephemeris and references on the source we refer to McHardy et al. (1984). We report here on optical (4025 to 5090 A) and ultraviolet (1200 to 3200 A) spectroscopy obtained, respectively, on Dec 1, 1984 and April 21, 1985. Our data show clear modulation of spectral features with the orbital period.

Keywords

Spectroscopy Orbital Period Spectral Feature Rotation Period Clear Modulation 
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© D. Reidel Publishing Company 1987

Authors and Affiliations

  • R. Falomo
    • 1
    • 5
  • J. M. Bonnet-Bidaud
    • 2
    • 5
  • P. A. Charles
    • 3
    • 5
  • L. Maraschi
    • 4
    • 5
  • M. Mouchet
    • 2
    • 5
  • K. Mukai
    • 3
    • 5
  • E. G. Tanzi
    • 6
    • 5
  • A. Treves
    • 4
    • 5
  1. 1.Osservatorio di PadovaItaly
  2. 2.CEN SaclayFrance
  3. 3.University of OxfordUK
  4. 4.Dipartimento di Fisica dell ‚Universita’MilanoItaly
  5. 5.Observatoire de ParisMeudonFrance
  6. 6.Istituto di Fisica Cosmica del CNRMilanoItaly

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