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Multi-epoch Near-Infrared Interferometry of the Spatially Resolved Disk Around the Be Star Zeta Tau
- Publication Year :
- 2010
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Abstract
- We present interferometric observations of the Be star Zeta Tau obtained using the MIRC beam combiner at the CHARA Array. We resolved the disk during four epochs in 2007-2009. We fit the data with a geometric model to characterize the circumstellar disk as a skewed elliptical Gaussian and the central Be star as a uniform disk. The visibilities reveal a nearly edge-on disk with a FWHM major axis of ~ 1.8 mas in the H-band. The non-zero closure phases indicate an asymmetry within the disk. Interestingly, when combining our results with previously published interferometric observations of Zeta Tau, we find a correlation between the position angle of the disk and the spectroscopic V/R ratio, suggesting that the tilt of the disk is precessing. This work is part of a multi-year monitoring campaign to investigate the development and outward motion of asymmetric structures in the disks of Be stars.<br />Comment: Accepted for publication in the Astronomical Journal. 27 pages, 7 Figures
- Subjects :
- Astrophysics - Solar and Stellar Astrophysics
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Details
- Database :
- arXiv
- Publication Type :
- Report
- Accession number :
- edsarx.1009.5425
- Document Type :
- Working Paper
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1088/0004-6256/140/6/1838