The Variable Stars of the DRACO DWARF Spheroidal Glaxay: Revisited
Abstract
We present a CCD survey of variable stars in the Draco dwarf spheroidal galaxy. This survey, which has the largest areal coverage since the original variable star survey by Baade & Swope, includes photometry for 270 RR Lyrae (RRL) stars, 9 anomalous Cepheids (ACs), 2 eclipsing binaries, and 12 slow, irregular red variables, as well as 30 background QSOs. Twenty-six probable double-mode RRL starswere identified. Observed parameters, including mean V and I magnitudes, V amplitudes, and periods, have been derived. Photometric metallicities of the ab-type RRL stars were calculated according to the method of Jurcsik & Kovacs, yielding a mean metallicity of [Fe/H] = 2.19 0.03. Thewell-known Oosterhoff intermediate nature of the RRL stars in Draco is reconfirmed, although the double-mode RRL stars, with one exception, have properties similar to those found in Oosterhoff type II globular clusters. The period luminosity relation of the ACs is rediscussed with the addition of the new Draco ACs.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 2008
- Accession Number
- ADA489155
Entities
People
- A. P. Lacluyz
- C. L. Clark
- H. C. Harris
- Horace A. Smith
- K. Kinemuchi
- L. A. Snyder
- N. A. Silbermann
Organizations
- United States Naval Observatory Flagstaff Station