Published October 1989 | Version v1
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Constraints on cataclysmic variable evolution from the triple system 4 Draconis

Creators

  • 1. Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, Cambridge, MA (USA)
  • 2. Cambridge Univ., Observatories (England)

Description

The paper considers the evolution of the triple system 4 Dra, which now comprises a cataclysmic variable in a P of about 1700d orbit with an M giant. It is found that the requirement of dynamical stability imposes significant restrictions on the precursor system of the CV. 16 refs

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Astrophysical Journal
Journal Volume
345
Series
Astrophys. J.
Journal Page Range
489-491
ISSN
0004-637X
CODEN
ASJOA

INIS

Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
United States
INIS RN
21033824
Subject category
S79: ASTROPHYSICS, COSMOLOGY AND ASTRONOMY;
Descriptors DEI
BINARY STARS; DWARF STARS; ERUPTIVE VARIABLE STARS; GIANT STARS; MASS DISTRIBUTION; NOVAE; STAR ACCRETION; STAR EVOLUTION
Descriptors DEC
DISTRIBUTION; SPATIAL DISTRIBUTION; STARS; VARIABLE STARS