Spectroscopic Characterization of WD J000801.25-350450 and its Two Co-Moving Companions

Abstract

We present new spectroscopic data for Gaia DR3 2309499817384726016 (WD0008-350A) and its two wide, co-moving, low-mass companions. We confirm the white dwarf is a hydrogen-rich DA, with T${}_{\mathrm{eff}}$=6200$\pm$90~K and a mass of 0.63$\pm$0.03~M$\odot$, close to that of the average white dwarf. Near-infrared spectra of the two stellar companions to WD0008-350A reveal that the inner companion is an M dwarf, exhibiting a spectral type of M8. Furthermore, the outer companion is identified as a possible M6 + M9 binary. This paper examines the evidence which suggests the system may be quadruple.

9 pages, 4 figures. Accepted by the Astronomical Journal

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