Multiwavelength campaign on delta Ori (Mintaka)

Active Dates: Dec. 14, 2012 – Jan. 7, 2013


Abstract:

An international team of astronomers, including Drs. Tony Moffat, Michael Corcoran, and Noel Richardson, has requested AAVSO photometry and spectroscopy of delta Ori (Mintaka) in support of their multiwavelength campaign on this hot binary star in Orion's Belt. Satellite observations will include x-ray via NASA's Chandra and precision optical photometry via Canada's MOST.

Justification:

Massive O‐type stars, though rare, are a primary driver behind the chemical, ionization and pressure evolution of the interstellar medium. Evolution of these stars from main sequence to supernova is driven significantly by stellar‐wind mass loss. Understanding this important connection in individual stars requires a good understanding of the physical stellar parameters combined with detailed understanding of the outflowing wind. Because massive stars are rare, and massive binaries rarer still, dynamical determinations of stellar parameters are only known for a few systems. Our uncertainties regarding mass loss are even worse. Important questions have not yet been answered.

Requested Data Types:

Photometry, Spectroscopy



Targets
Name Magnitude Variability Type Photometry Notes Spectroscopy Notes
R Ori 9.05 M

Cadence: Not Specified

Precision: 100

Cadence: Not Specified

Resolution: 250

Desired SNR: 100


Spectroscopy Lines:

No spectroscopy lines provided

Photometry Filters:

No photometry filters provided

Comparison Stars:

No comparison stars provided


Co-Authorship

Observers are not eligible for co-authorship.

Additional Observer Input:

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Additional Submission Location:

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Forum URL

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Notes:

Principal Investigator: Tony Moffat; Imported Campaign (Alert Notice #474)