NASA NTRS · 19910008617
Gas dynamics, accretion, and evolution of Algols: Initial results for three representative systems
Abstract
IUE (International Ultraviolet Explorer) observations were made around the orbits of three Algol-type binaries: R Arae, U Cephei and Algol. These stars were selected to represent, respectively, the rapid, moderate and slow phases of mass transfer and mass loss in Algols. The data was obtained to derive maps of gas flow and mass loss, to study accretion processes and kinetic heating, and to investigate the importance of magnetic fields in these systems. Continuous observations were made from GSFC and VILSPA over 4 1/3 consecutive days during 10 to 14 Sep. 1989. A total of 100 spectra are obtained. This is the first time that Algol systems are observed continuously over their orbits with IUE. Initial results from this program are discussed.
Keep this discovery
Explore connections, maps & timelines
Gimenez, A., Gonzalez-Riestra, Rosario, Guinan, Edward F., Kondo, Yoji, Mccluskey, G., Bradstreet, D. H., Mccook, G. P., Dorren, J. D., Johansson, S., Sahade, J.. 1990-08-01. Gas dynamics, accretion, and evolution of Algols: Initial results for three representative systems. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19910008617
Cite the original work for its findings. Save a collection to share your selection of sources.