Through the observational study of stellar pulsations, the internal structure of stars can be probed and theoretical models can be tested. The main sequence γ Doradus (Dor) and δ Scuti (Sct) stars with masses 1.2-2.5 M&sun; are particularly interesting for asteroseismic study. The γ Dor stars pulsate in high-order gravity (g) modes, with

The spectrum of O and B Supergiants is known to be affected by an important extra line-broadening (usually called macroturbulence) that adds to stellar rotation. Recent analysis of high resolution spectra has shown that the interpretation of this line-broadening as a consequence of large-scale turbulent motions would imply highly super-sonic

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We report the results from a photometric and spectroscopic survey of ˜1.4 deg2 of the young open cluster IC 2602. Fourteen objects have been identified as having magnitudes, spectral types and radial velocities consistent with being probable or possible low-mass stellar members of the cluster. We have used the observed location of the lithium

We present the results of a spectroscopic campaign on the early-type double-lined binary HD 64315. The radial velocity curve was calculated using a fit to model atmospheres, considering two components. After this, we find strong evidences suggesting that HD 64315 is composed of two binary systems, one of them eclipsing. We re-analyse HD 64315

We present high-resolution spectroscopy of HD 306414, optical counterpart to the hard X-ray transient IGR J11215-5952, an object belonging to the class of Supergiant Fast X-ray Transients. We derive a spectral type B0.5 Ia for HD 306414 and determine its stellar parameters from an atmosphere model fit to the spectrum. Our data, taken around the