VV Cep in eclipse

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British Astronomical Association, Variable Star Section (BAA-VSS)
Thu, 09/28/2017 - 10:37

Attached are a series of spectra of VV Cep taken using a LHIRES 1200l/mm covering 3800-4150A at R ~2500 

Note the loss of H Balmer emission, broadening of the Ca II H K lines and relative drop in continuum flux below ~4000A, as the  B star was eclipsed at this wavelength, particularly noticeable in the latest spectrum recorded 2017-09-26

 

Robin