31st Annual Student Research Conference
An Analysis of the O’Connell Effect in the Eclipsing Binary KID 11560447
Charlyn E. Ortmann
Dr. Vayujeet Gokhale, Faculty Mentor
We present an analysis of the short period (P = 0.5276790d) eclipsing binary system KID 11560447. KID 11560447 is classified as a beta-Lyrae type variable in SIMBAD (Wenger, M. et al.) and as an Algol-type variable on AAVSO's Variable Star Index (VSX). These contradicting classifications could potentially be caused by consistent variation in the light curve as a function of time, as well as the O’Connell Effect which quantifies the light curve asymmetries. Through fitting a Fourier series onto Kepler data, we investigate the trends in these variations and asymmetries over a timespan of four years.
Keywords: Eclipsing, Binary, KID11560447, Astronomy, O'Connell Effect
Topic(s):Astronomy
Presentation Type: Oral Paper
Session: 306-2
Location: MG 2050
Time: 1:15