The dusty nova V1065 centauri (nova cen 2007) : a spectroscopic analysis of abundances and dust properties.
- Physics
We examine the ejecta evolution of the classical nova V1065 Centauri, constructing a detailed picture of the system based on spectrophotometric observations obtained from 9 to approximately 900 days post-outburst with extensive coverage from optical to mid-infrared wavelengths. We estimate a reddening toward the system of E(B-V) = 0.5 {+-} 0.1, based upon the B-V color and analysis of the Balmer decrement, and derive a distance estimate of 8.7{sub -2.1}{sup +2.8} kpc. The optical spectral evolution is classified as P{sub fe}{sup o} N{sub ne}A{sub 0} according to the CTIO Nova Classification system of Williams et al. Photoionization modeling yields absolute abundance values by number, relative to solar of He/H = 1.6 {+-} 0.3, N/H = 144 {+-} 34, O/H = 58 {+-} 18, and Ne/H = 316 {+-} 58 for the ejecta. We derive an ejected gas mass of M{sub g} = (1.6 {+-} 0.2) x 10{sup -4} M{circle_dot}. The infrared excess at late epochs in the evolution of the nova arises from dust condensed in the ejecta composed primarily of silicate grains. We estimate a total dust mass, Md , of order (0.2-3.7) x 10{sup -7} M{circle_dot}, inferred from modeling the spectral energy distribution observed with the Spitzer IRS and Gemini-South GNIRS spectrometers. Based on the speed class, neon abundance, and the predominance of silicate dust, we classify V1065 Cen as an ONe-type classical nova.
- Research Organization:
- Argonne National Lab. (ANL), Argonne, IL (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE Office of Science (SC); National Science Foundation (NSF); NASA/JPL; UK STFC; NASA Swift Grants
- DOE Contract Number:
- DE-AC02-06CH11357
- OSTI ID:
- 1014818
- Report Number(s):
- ANL/PHY/JA-67887; ANJOAA; TRN: US201111%%359
- Journal Information:
- Astro. J., Vol. 140, Issue 5 ; Oct.14, 2010; ISSN 0004-6256
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- ENGLISH
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