New Stars and telescopes: Nova research in the last four centuries

Hilmar Duerbeck

New Stars and telescopes: Nova research in the last four centuries

Hilmar Duerbeck

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Abstract

This article gives a brief overview of 400 years of research in the field of novae and related stars. Important objects, first applications of various observing techniques, and early ideas of the interpretation of phenomena are listed. Also, the historical evolution of the classification of novae and related stars (supernovae, dwarf novae), as well as their use as distance indicators is discussed.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	568
Number of pages	1
Journal	Astronomische Nachrichten
Volume	330
Publication status	Published - 1 Jun 2009

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novae

GIFT55: VENUSTRANSITS
Sterken, C.
15/12/03 → 31/12/08
Project: Fundamental

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New Stars and telescopes: Nova research in the last four centuries

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