Theoretical predictions for the next outburst of the recurrent nova T pyxidis

Mariko Kato

doi:10.1086/185837

Theoretical predictions for the next outburst of the recurrent nova T pyxidis

Mariko Kato

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Abstract

T Pyxidis is expected to burst again in the very near future according to the outburst records. This Letter presents theoretical predictions about UV and optical light curves for the next outburst. The exact comparison between theoretical and observational UV and optical light curves will allow an accurate determination of physical parameters such as the mass of the white dwarf, the distance, the composition, and the ejected mass. Several important points for observation are summarized in order to get useful data for the comparison with the optically thick wind theory. Quantitative knowledge will yield progress on the theoretical understanding about white dwarfs.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	L17-L19
Journal	Astrophysical Journal
Volume	362
Issue number	1 PART 2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1086/185837
Publication status	Published - 1990 Oct 10
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Stars: individual (T Pyxidis)
Stars: novae

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Astronomy and Astrophysics
Space and Planetary Science

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Theoretical predictions for the next outburst of the recurrent nova T pyxidis

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