A Nova-like Red Variable in M31
Abstract
A late-type supergiant which appeared in the bulge of M31 in the last observing season faded 3 bolometric magnitudes in 100 days and is now no longer detectable. We suggest the object was a nova of an unusual type.
- Publication:
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The Astrophysical Journal
- Pub Date:
- April 1990
- DOI:
- 10.1086/185702
- Bibcode:
- 1990ApJ...353L..35M
- Keywords:
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- Andromeda Galaxy;
- Late Stars;
- Novae;
- Red Giant Stars;
- Supergiant Stars;
- Variable Stars;
- Bolometers;
- M Stars;
- Stellar Magnitude;
- Stellar Spectra;
- Astrophysics;
- GALAXIES: INDIVIDUAL MESSIER NUMBER: M31;
- STARS: LATE-TYPE;
- STARS: NOVAE