The photometric study of the symbiotic binary YY Her. I. The eclipsing model
Abstract
The extensive long-term CCD and photoelectric photometric observations of the classical symbiotic star YY Her covering the period of its post-outburst activity (JD 2 451 823 -- 2 452 996) are presented. We explain the periodic variations of the brightness of YY Her by the eclipses of the components in the symbiotic system. The model with a deformed (non-homogeneous) envelope, surrounding the white dwarf is discussed. In addition, we observed a flare in about JD 2 452 440, during the primary minimum, that was later followed by an energetic outburst in JD 2 452 700.
- Publication:
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Contributions of the Astronomical Observatory Skalnate Pleso
- Pub Date:
- February 2006
- Bibcode:
- 2006CoSka..36...26H
- Keywords:
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- stars: binaries: symbiotic;
- stars: individual: YY Her