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Table 3

Sparse aperture masking binary fit results – L-band.

Filter Date Separation PA Contrast Significance Detection limits (99%)
(dd/mm/yy) (mas) (°) (mag) (σ) 20–40 40–80 80–160 160–240
L 10/01/2012 114 ± 9 329 ± 4 6.0 ± 0.3 3.30 3.73 5.37 5.74 5.61
L 18/12/2012 117 ± 4 22 ± 2 5.34 ± 0.15 8.28 3.96 5.44 6.11 6.14
L 16/11/2013 118 ± 7 26 ± 3 5.8 ± 0.3 4.16 3.76 5.39 5.79 5.71

Notes. Detection limits are calculated for a range of annuli centred on the central star, namely for radii 20–40, 40–80, 80–160 and 160–240 mas. Limits are quoted in units of Δmag between the central star and a hypothetical companion.

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