In order to synthesize the eclipse light curve of V444 Cygni, we adopt the following model. The O star revolves round the WR star still within the outer regions of its extended atmosphere. The O star shadows a distinct volume of the WR atmosphere which thus cannot contribute to the total flux seen by the observer. On the other hand, additional radiation emerges from the surface of the O star. Its contribution to the total flux is more or less diminished by absorption when the rays pass through those parts of the WR atmosphere which lie between the O star and the observer. The WR atmosphere is given by our usual models (cf. Hamann and Schmutz, 1987; Wessolowski et al, 1988).
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