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Symbiotic Stars

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Exploring the Universe with the IUE Satellite

Part of the book series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library ((ASSL,volume 129))

Abstract

What are symbiotic stars? They form a small class of astronomical objects whose nature has long been controversial. The traditional definition is that of a starlike object with a spectrum that simultaneously contains cool star features, like TiO molecular bands, and nebular emission lines, like [O III] or more highly ionized features. This suggests the presence of two components: a cool giant star plus a nebula of moderate ionization. The light output of such stars is variable on timescales of months and years. Symbiotic stars also show abrupt changes, increases in visual brightness by several magnitudes on timescales of days and months. A catalogue of 145 symbiotic stars was compiled by Allen (1984).

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    Harry Nussbaumer

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    Robert E. Stencel

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Nussbaumer, H., Stencel, R.E. (1987). Symbiotic Stars. In: Kondo, Y., et al. Exploring the Universe with the IUE Satellite. Astrophysics and Space Science Library, vol 129. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-3753-6_10

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