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Miras and planetary nebula formation

Journal Article · · Astrophys. J.; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1086/157490· OSTI ID:5731420
Pulsationally unstable envolepes of red giants are shown to have oscillatory properties which closely resemble Miras. The evolution of such models is followed to the point where oscillations diverge. Dynamical calculations show that beyond this point these stars lose mass and readily become planetary nebulae. Questions of statistics and the effect of nuclear shell flashes are discussed.
Research Organization:
Racah Institute of Physics, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel
OSTI ID:
5731420
Journal Information:
Astrophys. J.; (United States), Journal Name: Astrophys. J.; (United States) Vol. 233:4; ISSN ASJOA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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