Pulsating B Stars observed by Kepler
Abstract
In a prior investigation using Kepler data, Balona et al. (2011) found that the measured frequency spectra of B stars differed from those obtained using ground-based observations. The low amplitude frequency spectra of these stars are quantified by analyzing a larger number of B stars. These stars are then categorized using the designations adopted in the Balona et al. study. Most of the frequencies we measure are too small to be detected using conventional ground-based observations. They are probably associated with higher order spherical harmonic modes. A plan to determine the l values of the larger amplitude B star frequencies is presented.
- Publication:
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American Astronomical Society Meeting Abstracts #219
- Pub Date:
- January 2012
- Bibcode:
- 2012AAS...21934804M