Measuring Masses and Kinematics for Two Highly Eccentric Massive Binaries

Massive stars provide much of the energy in their host galaxies in the form of both ionizing radiation and feedback to the interstellar medium. Most massive stars are found in multiple systems, allowing us to measure how the stars interact and move and to obtain direct measurements of stellar masses. This project aims to measure spectroscopic data for two massive binaries that are in long orbits (with periods lasting years) but are highly eccentric in shape. Our project aims to better understand