BSN-VII: Photometric Light Curve Study of Three Cool, Large-Amplitude, Low Mass, W-Subtype Contact Binaries

Abstract

We present a comprehensive photometric study of three W UMa-type contact binary systems, V1104 Her, V1284 Her, and V2822 Ori, based on a combination of ground-based observations and space-based TESS photometry. The light curves were modeled using the BSN application under a contact configuration, with parameters and their uncertainties estimated through the Markov Chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) approach. The derived solutions indicate that the target systems are in a shallow-contact configuration. The target systems are classified as W-subtype contact binaries, with the more massive component cooler than its companion. The light curve of V1284 Her shows a pronounced O'Connell effect, which is reproduced by introducing a cool starspot on the primary component. Absolute parameters were estimated using the empirical parameter relationship between orbital period and semi-major axis, yielding component masses in the range $0.48$-$0.86M_{\odot }$ and confirming the low-mass nature of the systems. Orbital period variations were investigated using eclipse timings from the literature, ground-based observations, and TESS data by examining both linear and cyclic models. Statistical model comparison indicates that the cyclic model provides a better description of the eclipse timings for V1104 Her and V1284 Her, whereas the linear model is preferred for V2822 Ori, although the difference between the two models is relatively small.

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