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We present the R-and V-band CCD photometry and H alpha line studies of an overcontact binary ASAS J083241+2332.4. The light curves exhibit totality along with a trace of the O'Connell effect. The photometric solution indicates that this system falls into the category of extreme low-mass ratio overcontact binaries with a mass ratio, q similar to 0.06. Although a trace of the O' Connell effect is observed, constancy of the H alpha line along various phases suggest that a relatively higher magnetic activity is needed for it to show a prominent fill-in effect. The study of O-C variations reveals that the period of the binary shows a secular increase at the rate of dP/dt similar to 0.0765 s years(-1), which is superimposed by a low, but significant, sinusoidal modulation with a period of similar to 8.25 years. Assuming that the sinusoidal variation is due to the presence of a third body, orbital elements have been derived. There exist three other similar systems, SX Crv, V857 Her, and E53, which have extremely low mass ratios and we conclude that ASAS J083241+2332.4 resembles SX Crv in many respects. Theoretical studies indicate that at a critical mass ratio range, q(critical) = 0.07-0.09, overcontact binaries should merge and form a fast rotating star, but it has been suggested that q(critical) can continue to fall up to 0.05 depending on the primary's mass and structure. Moreover, the obtained fill-out factors (50%-70%) indicate that mass loss is considerable and hydrodynamical simulations advocate that mass loss from L-2 is mandatory for a successful merging process. Comprehensively, the results indicate that ASAS J083241+2332.4 is at a stage of merger. The pivotal role played by the subtle nature of the derived mass ratio in forming a rapidly rotating star has been discussed.
- 出版日期2016-3
