The eclipsing variable XZ Andromedae.

Active eclipsing binary RT Andromedae revisited

All available photometric and spectroscopic data of the short-period RS CVn-like binary RT And have been reanalyzed in a homogeneous way. The long-term orbital period change is explained by two period jumps, a continuous period decrease combined with the light-time orbit or two light-time orbits. UBVRIJK light curves without maculation effects together with the radial velocities of both compone...

The Unusual Pulsating Variable XZ Ceti

The peculiar pulsating variable XZ Ceti has a period of 0.8231 day, suggesting that it is a Bailey type ab RR Lyrae star, but it has a light curve shape and amplitude which is like that of the Bailey type c variables. Fourier decomposition analysis verifies that the parameters of its light curve match those of the type c variables, except for its unacceptably long period. We have obtained a new...

Discovery of a bright eclipsing cataclysmic variable

Aims. We report on the discovery of J0644+3344, a bright deeply eclipsing cataclysmic variable (CV) binary. Methods. Optical photometric and spectroscopic observations were obtained to determine the nature and characteristics of this CV. Results. Spectral signatures of both binary components and an accretion disk can be seen at optical wavelengths. The optical spectrum shows broad H I, He I, an...

The Dwarf Nova Pq Andromedae

The anomalous Cepheid XZ Ceti

Aims. XZ Ceti is the only known anomalous Cepheid in the Galactic field. Being the nearest and brightest such variable star, a detailed study of XZ Ceti may shed light on the behaviour of anomalous Cepheids whose representatives have been mostly detected in external galaxies. Methods. CCD photometric and radial velocity observations have been obtained. The actual period and amplitude of pulsati...