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Light and velocity variability in Proto-Planetary Nebulae

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  25 May 2016

Bruce J. Hrivnak
Affiliation:
Valparaiso University, Valparaiso
Wenxian Lu
Affiliation:
Valparaiso University, Valparaiso

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We have been carrying out a program of monitoring light and velocity variability in proto-planetary nebulae (PPN). Variability might arise due to binarity or pulsation. Many planetary nebulae display a bipolar shape, and it is suggested that this is caused by binarity. This can be investigated in PPN, particularly by radial velocity studies of those of spectral types F and G. Pulsation is known to exist in other types of post-AGB stars, and can be a means to learn more about the physical properties of the stars. No previous study of a sample of PPN has been published.

Type
V. From AGB to Planetary Nebulae
Copyright
Copyright © Kluwer 1997