An Astrometric Measurement of WDS 16476-4708 AB and AC
Abstract
Over three months, images were taken and processed to observe WDS 16476-4708 AB and AC. This research was conducted to contribute to the historical narrative and attempt to classify the two components as either visual doubles or a gravitationally bound pairs. Using telescopes from the Las Cumbres Observatory network, images were taken using varying filters and exposure times. The data for the AB component showed a mean separation of 4.14" and a mean position angle of 161.5°. The AC component was measured with a mean separation of 28.6" and a mean position angle of 251.4°. After analyzing the data, it was determined that, although furhter measurements would provide a stronger conclusion, it is too soon to determine the system's gravitational nature.
- Publication:
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Journal of Double Star Observations
- Pub Date:
- April 2019
- Bibcode:
- 2019JDSO...15..217D