2012Astronomy and AstrophysicsOpen access

Rotational periods and evolutionary models for subgiant stars observed by CoRoT

J. D. do Nascimento, J. S. da Costa, M. Castro

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Context. We present rotation period measurements for subgiants observed by CoRoT. Interpreting the modulation of stellar light that is caused by star-spots on the time scale of the rotational period depends on knowing the fundamental stellar parameters.

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Context. We present rotation period measurements for subgiants observed by CoRoT. Interpreting the modulation of stellar light that is caused by star-spots on the time scale of the rotational period depends on knowing the fundamental stellar parameters.

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Context. We present rotation period measurements for subgiants observed by CoRoT. Interpreting the modulation of stellar light that is caused by star-spots on the time scale of the rotational period depends on knowing the fundamental stellar parameters.

Key concepts: Subgiant, Rotation period, Physics, Stellar rotation, Astrophysics, Stars, Light curve, Rotation (mathematics)

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