Discovery of a new cataclysmic variable through optical variability and X-ray emission
Abstract
Aims: We present discovery observations of the new cataclysmic variable star (CV) 1RXS J092737.4-191529, as well as spectra and photometry of SY Vol. The selection technique that turned up these two CVs is described; it should be efficient for finding dwarf novae with high outburst duty cycles. Methods: Two very common observational features of CVs, namely optical variability and X-ray emission, are combined to select targets for follow-up observations. Long-slit spectra were taken to identify CVs in the sample. Results: Two out of three objects selected in this way are CVs. One of these is the known dwarf nova SY Vol, while the second system, 1RXS J092737.4-191529, is a new discovery. We present medium resolution spectra, magnitudes, and high-speed photometry for both these CVs. Rapid flickering in the light curve of 1RXS J092737.4-191529 confirms the mass transferring binary nature of this object; it is probably a dwarf nova that was in quiescence during our observations.
Cite
@article{arxiv.astro-ph/0610527,
title = {Discovery of a new cataclysmic variable through optical variability and X-ray emission},
author = {Magaretha L. Pretorius and Christian Knigge},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:astro-ph/0610527},
year = {2009}
}
Comments
4 pages, 5 figures, accepted to A&A