Morpho-kinematical modelling of Nova Eridani 2009 (KT Eri)

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Author list: Ribeiro VARM, Bode MF, Darnley MJ, Barnsley RM, Munari U, Harman DJ

Publisher: Oxford University Press (OUP): Policy P - Oxford Open Option A

Place: OXFORD

Publication year: 2013

Journal: Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society (0035-8711)

Journal acronym: MON NOT R ASTRON SOC

Volume number: 433

Issue number: 3

Start page: 1991

End page: 1996

Number of pages: 6

ISSN: 0035-8711

eISSN: 1365-2966

Languages: English-Great Britain (EN-GB)

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Abstract

Modelling the morphology of a nova outburst provides valuable information on the shaping mechanism in operation at early stages following the outburst. We performed morpho-kinematical studies, using shape, of the evolution of the H alpha line profile following the outburst of the nova KT Eridani. We applied a series of geometries in order to determine the morphology of the system. The best-fitting morphology was that of a dumbbell structure with a ratio between the major to minor axis of 4:1, with an inclination angle of 58(-7)(+6) deg and a maximum expansion velocity of 2800 +/- 200 km s(-1). Although, we found that it is possible to define the overall structure of the system, the radial density profile of the ejecta is much more difficult to disentangle. Furthermore, morphology implied here may also be consistent with the presence of an evolved secondary as suggested by various authors.

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line: profiles, novae, cataclysmic variables, stars: individual: KT Eridani

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