A New Period and Period Changes of Gg-Cassiopeiae
Abstract
The O-C diagram of the eclipsing binary GG Cassiopeiae has been presented for the first time, and the period changes present in the system have been analysed. In all three period changes are noted. The strongest period change has been found to occur in the time-interval 1942 to 1966. The total period change in different portions of the O-C diagram ranges from 7.1×10-7 d to 2.0×10-5 d. The stronger period changes appear to have occurred after 1942; prior to it, the system has shown a negligible period change. The overall picture of the O-C diagram suggests that the O-C values of the system GG Cas are negative after 1942. The presence of a third body does not appear probable. The period fluctuations are also appreciable. A new period (P=3{./d}758733) has been presented.
- Publication:
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Astrophysics and Space Science
- Pub Date:
- April 1987
- DOI:
- 10.1007/BF00641763
- Bibcode:
- 1987Ap&SS.132..331S
- Keywords:
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- Cassiopeia Constellation;
- Eclipsing Binary Stars;
- Variable Stars;
- Celestial Mechanics;
- Orbital Mechanics;
- Astrophysics