Observations and Analysis of the GK Persei Nova Shell and its "jet-like" Feature

  • E. Harvey
  • , M. P. Redman
  • , P. Boumis
  • , S. Akras

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Abstract

GK Persei (1901, the "Firework Nebula") is an old but bright nova remnant that offers a chance to probe the physics and kinematics of nova shells. The kinematics in new and archival longslit optical echelle spectra were analysed using the SHAPE software. New imaging from the Aristarchos telescope continues to track the proper motion, extinction and structural evolution of the knots, which have been observed intermittently over several decades. We present for the first time, kinematical constraints on a large faint "jet" feature, that was previously detected beyond the shell boundary. These observational constraints allow for the generation of models for individual knots, interactions within knot complexes, and the "jet" feature. Put together, and taking into account dwarf-nova accelerated winds emanating from the central source, these data and models give a deeper insight into the GK Per nova remnant as a whole.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationThe Physics of Evolved Stars
Subtitle of host publicationA Conference Dedicated to the Memory of Olivier Chesneau
EditorsF. Millour, T. Lanz, E. Lagadec
PublisherEDP Sciences
Pages95-99
Number of pages5
ISBN (Electronic)9782759819072
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Dec 2015
Externally publishedYes
EventPhysics of Evolved Stars Conference 2015 - Nice, France
Duration: 8 Jun 201512 Jun 2015

Publication series

NameEAS Publications Series
Volume71-72
ISSN (Print)1633-4760
ISSN (Electronic)1638-1963

Conference

ConferencePhysics of Evolved Stars Conference 2015
Country/TerritoryFrance
CityNice
Period8/06/1512/06/15

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