Age of the Gliese 569 Multiple System

Abstract

This paper includes a re-examination the coeval, multiple dwarf system Glies 569 in order to resolve the contradictory findings in the area of age. Absolute magnitudes in the f I and K bands are calculated, and are analyzed along with newly obtained dynamic mass estimates for the B components as well as other attributes of this system that have been well established in the literature. Ages are inferred by the placement of these objects on a variety of HR diagrams_ using the evolutionary models of Baraffe et al.

These results strengthen the case for a possible third member of the Bab component of Gliese 569. The system's age is probably in the range of 100 to 500 million years; however, a more specific age estimate cannot yet be concluded. Because of the uncertainty associated with the dynamical mass estimates for the B component, the error bars associated with the age estimates are considerable. Finally, future research is suggested to better understand this hierarchical multiple system.

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Thesis Completion

2007

Semester

Spring

Advisor

Campins, Humberto

Degree

Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

College

College of Sciences

Degree Program

Physics

Subjects

Dissertations, Academic -- Sciences; Sciences -- Dissertations, Academic

Format

Print

Identifier

DP0022731

Language

English

Access Status

Open Access

Length of Campus-only Access

None

Document Type

Honors in the Major Thesis

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