The Nebular Variables
International Series of Monographs in Natural Philosophy
- 1st Edition - October 22, 2013
- Imprint: Pergamon
- Author: John S. Glasby
- Editor: D. Ter Haar
- Language: English
- Hardback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 0 8 - 0 1 7 9 4 9 - 0
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 1 - 4 8 3 1 - 2 5 1 9 - 0
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 1 - 4 8 3 1 - 5 7 6 1 - 0
The Nebular Variables focuses on the nebular variables and their characteristics. Discussions are organized by type of nebular variable, namely, RW Aurigae stars, T Orionis stars,… Read more
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The Nebular Variables focuses on the nebular variables and their characteristics. Discussions are organized by type of nebular variable, namely, RW Aurigae stars, T Orionis stars, T Tauri stars, and peculiar nebular objects. Topics range from light variations of the stars to their spectroscopic and physical characteristics, spatial distribution, interaction with nebulosity, and evolutionary features. This volume is divided into four sections and consists of 25 chapters, the first of which provides general information on nebular variables, including their stellar associations and their classification into three distinct groups: RW Aurigae, T Orionis and T Tauri variables. These three groups of nebular variables are examined in more detail in the chapters that follow in terms of their light variations, spatial distribution, interaction with nebulosity, and spectroscopic, physical, and evolutionary characteristics. Visual and photoelectric light curves, mass loss determined spectroscopically, luminosities, and stellar radii are considered. The book also explores the possibility that some of the nebulae associated with certain nebular variables have evolved from a protoplanetary disc of material consisting of both gas and solid matter. Peculiar nebular variables such as the long period variable R Aquarii, Herbig-Haro objects, symbiotic variables, and infrared stars are analyzed as well. This book is written primarily for students and teachers of astronomy.
List of Plates
Foreword
Acknowledgments
Introduction
1. General Information on Nebular Variables
Part I RW Aurigae Variables
2. Light variations of RW Aurigae Stars
3. Spectroscopic Characteristics
4. Physical Characteristics of RW Aurigae Stars
5. Spatial Distribution
6. Interaction with Nebulosity
7. Evolutionary Characteristics
Part II T Orionis Variables
8. Light Variations of T Orionis Stars
9. Spectroscopic Characteristics
10. Physical Characteristics of T Orionis Stars
11. Spatial Distribution
12. Interaction with Nebulosity
13. Evolutionary Characteristics
Part III T Tauri Variables
14. Light Variations in T Tauri Stars
15. Spectroscopic Characteristics
16. Physical Characteristics of T Tauri Stars
17. Spatial Distribution
17. Interaction with Nebulosity
19. Evolutionary Characteristics
20. Evidence of Protoplanetary Systems
Part IV Peculiar Nebular Variables
21. R Aquarii
22. Herbig-Haro Objects
23. Symbiotic Variables
24. Peculiar Nebular Objects
25. Infrared Stars
Variable Star Index
Name Index
Subject Index
Other Titles in the Series Natural Philosophy
- Edition: 1
- Published: October 22, 2013
- Imprint: Pergamon
- Language: English
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