Published March 1, 1972 | Version v1
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Spectroscopic binaries in the open cluster NGC 2516

Description

A limited study of the radial velocities of the 16 brightest early-type stars in NGC 2516 yields approximate periods for six binaries. Tidal interaction in that number of binaries is insufficient to explain the low mean rotational velocity obtained for the cluster stars, but allowance for the additional Ap stars, in which decreased rotation by magnetic braking may have occurred, does account for the low rotational velocities.

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Journal Title
The Astrophysical Journal
Journal Volume
172
Journal Issue
2
Series
Astrophys. J.
Journal Page Range
355
ISSN
0004-637X

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Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
United States
INIS RN
3024795
Subject category
S79: ASTROPHYSICS, COSMOLOGY AND ASTRONOMY;
Descriptors DEI
BINARY STARS; BRIGHTNESS; ROTATION; SPECTRA; STAR CLUSTERS; VELOCITY
Descriptors DEC
OPTICAL PROPERTIES; PHYSICAL PROPERTIES; STARS

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