The space density, recurrence rate and classification of novae
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- 1 July 1978
- journal article
- Published by Oxford University Press (OUP) in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society
- Vol. 183 (3) , 515-522
- https://doi.org/10.1093/mnras/183.3.515
Abstract
A value for the recurrence period of classical nova outbursts ∼ 105 yr is obtained from the space densities of white dwarfs and novae in our Galaxy. We compare this with the recurrence period of ∼ 30 yr of known recurrent novae, and conclude that two classes of galactic novae exist. Those with main-sequence companions and long recurrence periods, and those with red giants and short recurrence periods. The properties of the two classes are examined and compared with those of dwarf novae. The basis of the Kukarkin–Parenego relation is examined.Keywords
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