OGLE-SMC-LPV-00861 (LIN 9): the first proven Z And outburst in a Magellanic symbiotic star

Abstract

We report on the discovery of a new Small Magellanic Cloud (SMC) symbiotic star, OGLE-SMC-LPV-00861, previously catalogued as H$\alpha$ emission line source LIN 9. The OGLE light curve shows multiple-maxima outburst behaviour over $\sim$1200 d with a maximum outburst of $\Delta V=1.5$ mag. An optical spectrum of LIN 9 taken with the Southern African Large Telescope (SALT) at quiescence reveals a K5 red giant with emission lines confirming its symbiotic star nature, demonstrating the potential use of ongoing large time-domain surveys to identify strong symbiotic star candidates. It is the first Magellanic symbiotic star proven to show poorly understood Z And outbursts. At outburst the estimated hot component luminosity is $L\sim 3165$ $L_{\odot }$, compared to $L\sim 225$ $L_{\odot }$ at quiescence. Further observations are needed, especially at outburst, to better understand this unique Z And-like system at a known distance, and to provide essential input to physical models of the Z And phenomenon.

arXiv commentAccepted for publication in MNRAS Letters, 5 pages, 3 figures, 3 tables

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