The Recurrent Nova Candidate M31N 1966-08a = 1968-10c is a Galactic Flare Star
A. W. Shafter, M. Henze, M. J. Darnley, R. Ciardullo, B. D. Davis, S., L. Hawley
TL;DR
This study identifies the recurrent nova candidate M31N 1966-08a as a foreground Galactic dMe flare star, correcting previous classification errors through spectral analysis.
Contribution
The paper provides the first spectroscopic confirmation that the object is a Galactic flare star, not a nova in M31, clarifying its true nature.
Findings
Spectroscopic analysis shows the object is a Galactic dMe flare star.
The object is not a recurrent nova in M31, contrary to previous classification.
Spectral features confirm its classification as a foreground star.
Abstract
A spectrum of the quiescent counterpart of the Recurrent Nova candidate M31N 1966-08a (= M31N 1968-10c) obtained with LRS2 on the Hobby-Eberly Telescope reveals the object to be a foreground Galactic dMe flare star, and not a nova in M31.
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Taxonomy
TopicsStellar, planetary, and galactic studies · Astronomy and Astrophysical Research · Astrophysical Phenomena and Observations