Masses and radii of white-dwarf stars. III. Results for 110 hydrogen-rich and 28 helium-rich stars.
Abstract
The basic method for calculating stellar radii is briefly described. It is claimed that systematic errors in the method are approximately 5% for the hydrogen-rich stars, taking into account a discussion of systematic errors in support of that statement. Procedures strictly relevant to the calculations for the H-rich stars are given and procedures for the He-rich stars are discussed. Selection effects are also examined. It is found that the mean radius of a sample of 110 hydrogen-rich stars with parallaxes and good photometry is 0.0127 solar radius. The mean radius of a sample of 28 He-rich stars is 0.0111 solar radius, which, considering the uncertainties, is not significantly different from that of the DA stars.
- Publication:
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The Astrophysical Journal
- Pub Date:
- February 1979
- DOI:
- 10.1086/156841
- Bibcode:
- 1979ApJ...228..240S
- Keywords:
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- Helium;
- Hydrogen;
- Radii;
- Stellar Mass;
- White Dwarf Stars;
- Astronomical Photometry;
- Atmospheric Models;
- Dimensional Measurement;
- Error Analysis;
- H Lines;
- Parallax;
- Stellar Evolution;
- Stellar Spectra;
- Stellar Temperature;
- Astrophysics;
- Diameters:White Dwarfs;
- Masses:White Dwarfs