CoRoT and asteroseismology. Preparatory work and simultaneous ground-based monitoring

TL;DR

This paper discusses preparatory ground-based observations that complement CoRoT satellite data, enhancing asteroseismology by combining space photometry with spectroscopy and multicolour photometry for detailed stellar pulsation analysis.

Contribution

It presents the integration of ground-based spectroscopic and photometric data with CoRoT space observations to improve asteroseismic studies, including preliminary results from multiple observatories.

Findings

Preliminary pulsation data obtained from combined space and ground observations.

Ground-based data enhances the interpretation of CoRoT asteroseismic measurements.

Successful coordination of multi-site observations for comprehensive stellar analysis.

Abstract

The successful launch of the CoRoT (COnvection, ROtation and planetary Transits) satellite opens a new era in asteroseismology. The space photometry is complemented by high-resolution spectroscopy and multicolour photometry from ground, to disclose the pulsational content of the asteroseismic targets in the most complete way. Some preliminary results obtained with both types of data are presented. The paper is based on observations collected at S. Pedro Martir, Serra La Nave, La Silla, and Telescopio Nazionale Galileo Observatories.