Speckle Interferometric Observation of WDS 14564$+$8503

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Abstract

Speckle interferometric observations of tertiary star system WDS 14564$+$8503 were made in order to measure the position angle (theta) and separation (rho) of the AB components, and also to attempt to confirm if the components are in a gravitationally bound state. The theta and rho measurements were found to be 291.5\textdegree $+$/- 0.1\textordmasculine and 3.433'' $+$/- 0.01'', respectively. The measurements showed a possible continuation of a linear motion trend, but were inconclusive in confirming whether or not the AB components are gravitationally bound.

Authors

  • Stephen White

    • New Mexico Tech
  • Paige Bensen

    • San Diego Mesa College
  • Sepehr Ardebilianfard

    • San Diego Mesa College
  • Gezal Bahmani

    • San Diego Mesa College
  • Alexander Beltzer-Sweeney

    • San Diego Mesa College
  • Irena Stojimirovic

    • San Diego Mesa College
  • Richard Harshaw

    • Brilliant Sky Observatory
  • Grady Boyce

    • Boyce Research Initiatives and Educational Foundation
  • Pat Boyce

    • Boyce Research Initiatives and Educational Foundation