Speckle Interferometry at SOAR Telescope in 2023

Abstract

Results of the speckle-interferometry observations at the 4.1 m Southern Astrophysical Research Telescope obtained during 2023 are presented: 1913 measurements of 1533 resolved pairs or subsystems (median separation 0.″16) and nonresolutions of 552 targets; 42 pairs are resolved here for the first time. This work continues our long-term effort to monitor orbital motion in close binaries and hierarchical systems. A large number (147) of orbits have been determined for the first time or updated using these measurements. Complementarity of this program with the Gaia mission is highlighted.

Keywords

• Binary stars
• Interferometric binary stars
• Multiple stars