Session 3: Stellar Astrophysics

Title: The accretion Disc evolution of the eclipsing cataclysmic variable EX Draconis
Author(s):  E. T. Harlaftis, D. Steeghs, J. Sokoloski, R.G.M. Rutten, P. Niarchos, K. Gazeas, C. Papadimitriou, V. Manimanis (Poster)

ABSTRACT
The dwarf nova EX Draconis shows deep and wide eclipses, in addition to its frequent outburst activity (every 2-3 weeks), which makes it the ideal target for monitoring a complete outburst cycle. We observed EX Draconis in BVI colours with the 1.2m telescope at Kryonerion Korinthias (Greece) between 1 July-20 August 2000 covering 3 outburst events (1-5 July, 20-30 July and 6-12 August). Here, we present a preliminary eclipse mapping study of the light curves obtained in August 2000.

 

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