Abstract
In this paper we present multi-epoch observations of the pre-main-sequence binary HK Ori. These data have been drawn from the EXPORT data base and are complemented by high-quality spectro-astrometric data of the system. The spectroscopic data appear to be very well represented by a combination of an A dwarf star spectrum superposed on a (sub)giant G-type spectrum. The radial velocity of the system is consistent with previous determinations, and does not reveal binary motion, as expected for a wide binary. The spectral, photometric and polarimetric properties and variability of the system indicate that the active object in the system is a T Tauri star with UX Ori characteristics. The spectro-astrometry of HK Ori is sensitive down to milliarcsecond scales and confirms the speckle interferometric results from Leinert et al. The spectro-astrometry allows the identification, with fair certainty, of the active star within the binary, which we suggest to be a G-type T Tauri star based on its spectral characteristics.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 697-704 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society |
Volume | 353 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 11 Sept 2004 |
Keywords
- techniques : spectroscopic
- binaries : spectroscopic
- stars : individual : HK Ori
- stars : pre-main-sequence
- T-TAURI STARS
- HERBIG AE/BE STARS
- VEGA-TYPE
- EMISSION
- ACCRETION
- SEARCH
- VARIABILITY
- ORIONIS
- DUST
- AE