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The double degenerate system NLTT 11748
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We show that the extremely low-mass white dwarf NLTT 11748 (0.17 M_sun) is in a close binary with a fainter companion. We obtained a series of radial velocity measurements of the low-mass white dwarf using the Halpha core and determined an orbital period of 5.64 hours. The velocity semi-amplitude (K=274.8 km/s) and orbital period imply that it is a degenerate star, and that the minimum mass for the companion is 0.75 M_sun (assuming a mass of 0.167 M_sun for the primary). Our analysis of Balmer line profiles shows that a 0.75 M_sun white dwarf companion does not contribute more than 2% or 5% of the flux (V-band) for helium- or hydrogen-rich surfaces, respectively. The kinematics of the system suggest that it belongs to the Galactic halo.
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