The AM CVn Type Stars: an Overview
Abstract
A review of observations and theoretical developments for the AM CVn type stars since the previous workshop is given. For AM CVn itself, line profile variations are interpreted as a sign of an elliptical disk in a permanent superoutburst state. This object also shows ''flares`` and UV-wind profiles. A new family member, EC 15330-14, with almost identical properties as AM CVn, is discovered. For GP Com some doubt has been raised on its group membership, but this question is not settled.
- Publication:
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Baltic Astronomy
- Pub Date:
- 1995
- DOI:
- 10.1515/astro-1995-0314
- Bibcode:
- 1995BaltA...4..363S
- Keywords:
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- STARS: CATACLYSMIC VARIABLES;
- STARS: INDIVIDUAL: AM CVN;
- GP COM;
- CR BOO.