On the Cepheid variables of nearby galaxies III. NGC 3109

Abstract

We extended to the R and I bands the light curve coverage for 8 Cepheids already studied in B and V by Capaccioli et al [AJ, 103, 1151 (1992)]. Sixteen additional Cepheid candidates have been identified and preliminary periods are proposed. The new Cepheids allow the period-luminosity relation to be extended one magnitude fainter. Apparent B, V, R, and I distance moduli have been calculated. Combining the data at different wavelengths, and assuming a true distance modulus of 18.50 mag for the LMC, we obtain for NGC 3109 a true distance modulus $(m-M{)}_0=25.67\pm 0.16$, corresponding to $1.36\pm 0.10$ Mpc. Adopting $E(B-V)=0.08$ for the LMC, the interstellar reddening for the Cepheids in NGC 3109 is consistent with 0. A discussion on the possible implications of this result is presented. A comparison of the period-color, period-amplitude, and period-luminosity relations suggests similar properties for the Cepheids in the LMC, NGC 3109, Sextans A, Sextans B, and IC 1613, though the uncertainties in the main parameter determination are still unsatisfactorily high for a firm conclusion on the universality of the period-luminosity relation.

arXiv comment35 pages, aaspp4.sty, accepted for pubblication on Astron. J

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