Published December 1975 | Version v1
Journal article

Characteristics of Nova Scuti 1975

  • 1. Sao Paulo Univ. (Brazil). Instituto Astronomico e Geofisico

Description

Photoelectric observations of Nova Scuti 1975 are presented. From the analysis of the light curve and radial velocity data, it is concluded that Nova Scuti 1975 was a fast nova. The estimated distance was 2.6 kpc and the ejected mass was about 10-5 of the sun mass. The energy of the outburst was about 3 x 1044 ergs

Abstract (Portuguese)

Apresentam-se observacoes fotoeletricas da Nova Scuti 1975 atraves de analise da curva de luz e dados da velocidade de expansao do envelope ejetado; conclui-se que Nova Scuti 1975 foi uma 'rapida'. Estimou-se a distancia em 2,6 kpc e, a massa ejetada, em 10-5 da massa do sol. A energia cinetica da explosao foi cerca de 3 x 1044 ergs

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Journal Title
Rev. Bras. Fis.
Journal Volume
5
Journal Issue
3
Series
Rev. Bras. Fis.
Journal Page Range
397-403