Recalculating the Orbit of α-Centauri AB
Abstract: The two main
components of the closest star system, α Centauri AB (RA 14h39m, Dec -60o 50’, 2000.0)
is indubitably one of the most studied visual double stars. This paper presents
the results of our recalculation of orbital and physical parameters of the
system using Thiele–van den Bos method, based on observational data from year
1900 to 2002. Despite some significant discrepancies, in general our results
confirmed previous results of orbital parameter determinations using different
method.
Author: Suryadi Siregar and
Hanindyo Kuncarayakti
Journal Code: jpfisikagg070003
