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A Study of the Mass Loss Rates of Symbiotic Star SystemsThe amount of mass loss in symbiotic systems is investigated, specifically mass loss via the formation of jets in R Aquarii (R Aqr). The jets in R Aqr have been observed in the X-ray by Chandra over a four year time period. The jet changes on times scales of a year and new outflows have been observed. Understanding the amount of mass and the frequency of ejection further constrain the ability of the white dwarf in the system to accrete enough mass to become a Type la supernova progenitor. The details of multi-wavelength studies, such as speed, density and spatial extent of the jets will be discussed in order to understand the mass balance in the binary system. We examine other symbiotic systems to determine trends in mass loss in this class of objects.
Document ID
20070034056
Acquisition Source
Goddard Space Flight Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
External Source(s)
Authors
Korreck, K. E.
(Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory Cambridge, MA, United States)
Kellogg, E.
(Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory Cambridge, MA, United States)
Sokoloski, J. L.
(Columbia Univ. New York, NY, United States)
Date Acquired
August 24, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 2007
Publication Information
Publication: AIP Conference Proceedings
Publisher: American Inst. of Physics
Volume: 924
Subject Category
Astronomy
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NNG05GN43G
Distribution Limits
Public
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