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Re: Call for monitoring of AG Dra by R. Galis & al.

Posted: Fri Jul 20, 2018 10:50 am
by Francois Teyssier
Text about 2018 outburst of AG Dra
to be published in the next information letter
Of course we undergo the observations at low and higher résolution as requested by Jaroslav and Rudolf

François teyssier



The fourth hot outburst of AG Draconis during present active stage
Merc, J. & Gális, R.


AG Dra is a well-known symbiotic system manifesting a characteristic symbiotic activity with an alternation of active and quiescent stages. Active stages consist of the series of individual outbursts repeating at approximately one-year interval. AG Dra persisted in quiescence since the 2006-08 major outbursts. In May 2015, the brightness began to raise and the first, less prominent outburst (G0) during the new active stage of AG Dra was observed. It was followed by another three outbursts in April 2016 (G1), May 2017 (G2) and this year by the outburst in April 2018 (G3).
We closely monitor the activity of this symbiotic system using photometric observations and data obtained from the AAVSO International Database. Moreover, outbursts in 2016, 2017 and 2018 were extensively spectroscopically monitored by the ARAS observers. Thanks to the high number of involved observers, a unique photometric and spectroscopic material have been obtained. For the first time, we are able to track the evolution of AG Dra with almost one-day resolution.
So far the last observed outburst (G3) of AG Dra started in April 2018. The smooth increase of brightness was recognized at the beginning of the month (JD 2 458 211, B = 11.0 mag and V = 9.7 mag) and the onset of the new outburst was photometrically confirmed 11 days later (JD 2 458 222, B = 10.9 mag and V = 9.6 mag). The maximum was reached at JD 2 458 243 with a brightness of 10.2 and 9.5 mag in the B and V filters, respectively. According to the maximal brightness, it was a minor outburst of AG Dra. The increase of the He II/Hβ ratio (for the first time observed in the ARAS spectra from JD 2 458 223 and JD 2 458 227) as well as the increase of the equivalent widths of the prominent emission lines during the outburst suggest that this outburst was also of the hot type like the previous three outbursts in the present series. The brightness of AG Dra is gradually returning to the values typical for quiescence during July 2018.
Photometric, as well as spectroscopic behaviour, suggests that all four recent outbursts of AG Dra belong to the minor, hot type. Such evolution of the active stage is very unusual because minor pre-outburst at the beginning of the active stages were typically followed by major, cool outbursts. The next evolution of AG Dra is still an open question. Can we expect (finally) a major cool or (again) minor hot outburst? Another possibility is, that the symbiotic system will return to quiescence. According to our statistical analysis of photometric observations, we determined that the time interval between outbursts of AG Dra vary from 300 to 400d (without an apparent long-term trend), with a median around 360 d. If there will be an outburst during the spring of 2019, we can expect it in the interval from JD 2 458 581 (April 7, 2019) to JD 2 458 625 (May 21, 2019). By this time we suggest to continue in the spectroscopic monitoring of AG Dra with a lowered cadence (one higher resolution spectrum per 14 days). The observation material obtained between the outbursts and especially in quiescence is important for the study of the material distribution in the symbiotic nebula and of the processes responsible for the outburst activity.

Re: Call for monitoring of AG Dra by R. Galis & al.

Posted: Sun Aug 26, 2018 3:56 pm
by Francois Teyssier
After 2018 outburst, AG Dra monitoring

Equivalent width of the main lines
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Diagnostics ratios

Ha/Hb : near Balmer decrement for case B, rising
Temperature Hot Component (Iijima, 1981)
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Re: Call for monitoring of AG Dra by R. Galis & al.

Posted: Mon Mar 11, 2019 5:44 am
by Francois Teyssier
New season for AG Dra monitoring.
Waiting for a possible new outburst during spring, spectra are welcome in order to buid the baseline before outburst.
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François Teyssier

Re: Call for monitoring of AG Dra by R. Galis & al.

Posted: Thu Apr 11, 2019 4:04 am
by Francois Teyssier
The next outburst could

Form Rudolf Galis and Jaroslav Merc:

on the basis of our statistical analysis of photometric observations, we predict the time of next outburst of AG Dra in the interval from JD 2 458 581 (April 7, 2019) to JD 2 458 625 (May 21, 2019).

The program is still

1 weekly spectrum (low and high res) at least until the outburst in order to establish a base line

A spectrum (low and high res) a day during the outburst, because the behavior can be complex. see notably He II and OVI Raman.
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I've detected the strange emergence of a line at 5018 A (once deduced the systemic velocity) during the outbursts.
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François

Re: Call for monitoring of AG Dra by R. Galis & al.

Posted: Sun Apr 14, 2019 5:45 pm
by Francisco Campos
Hi,

here is my contribution from the last night, taken with the DADOS and the 1200 l/mm grating. I'm not sure if these spectra will be useful or not, because the resolution is about R=4000. Plus, I'm a bit worried about lambda calibration: it seems that the bands are a bit shifted from the expected position... or maybe it is a peculiarity of AG Dra? These spectra have already been corrected by heliocentric speed by ISIS...

Well... if resolution is not enough, I would come back to low-resolution...

Greetings,
Fran
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Re: Call for monitoring of AG Dra by R. Galis & al.

Posted: Mon Apr 15, 2019 5:38 am
by Francois Teyssier
Hi Fran,
The systemic velocity is very high: -147.7 km/s (2.39 A at 4861 A)
The problem is the shape of the red edge of H beta and HeII (the "bump" is an artifact)

See e.g. Peter's spectra (R = 2500) in the database. http://www.astrosurf.com/aras/Aras_Data ... /AGDra.htm

or at R = 11000
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(match well!)

At date, no sign of outburst

Let's go on. Excellent coverage for the baseline

François

Re: Call for monitoring of AG Dra by R. Galis & al.

Posted: Sat Apr 20, 2019 7:34 am
by Olivier GARDE
Last state of Ag Dra, a spectrum taken 2 days ago compare with my last observation the 28th March.

Image

Image

Re: Call for monitoring of AG Dra by R. Galis & al.

Posted: Sat Apr 20, 2019 9:30 pm
by umberto sollecchia
Ma contribution, observation du 19.04.2019.
Umberto
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Re: Call for monitoring of AG Dra by R. Galis & al.

Posted: Sun Apr 21, 2019 9:26 am
by Paolo Berardi
Hi all,

He II 4686 H-beta region with Lhires III and 1200 l/mm grating, 19/04/2019.

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The He II 4686 / H-beta EWs ratio is about 0.94. K giant absorption lines are clearly visible in the continuum.

Paolo

Re: Call for monitoring of AG Dra by R. Galis & al.

Posted: Mon Apr 22, 2019 2:58 pm
by Christophe Boussin
Hello all,

Here is my last contribution to the AG Dra monitoring.
I obtained the following spectrum the 21th of April at 00 h 05 TU with my Alpy 600 (resolution of 503, JJ = 2458594.5039) and an acquisition time of 50 min :
AG Dra on April 21th, 2019
AG Dra on April 21th, 2019
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The comparison of my spectra (renormalized around their continuum) between 28 March and 21 April (with, as an indication, identification of some lines from PlotSpectra) :
AG Dra on March 28th and April 11th, 21th 2019
AG Dra on March 28th and April 11th, 21th 2019
The relative intensities of Balmer lines and HeII line at 4686A are decreasing but that of the Raman OVI line at 6830A remains constant :
AG Dra (Halpha)
AG Dra (Halpha)
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AG Dra (Hbeta)
AG Dra (Hbeta)
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AG Dra (HeII 4686A)
AG Dra (HeII 4686A)
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AG Dra (Raman OVI 6830A)
AG Dra (Raman OVI 6830A)
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Clear skies,

Christophe BOUSSIN