The space density of classical novae

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Aug 1986

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1986apj...307..170d&link_type=abstract

Astrophysical Journal, Part 1 (ISSN 0004-637X), vol. 307, Aug. 1, 1986, p. 170, 171, 173-177.

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Cataclysmic Variables, Dwarf Novae, Novae, Space Density, Statistics

Scientific paper

A survey for Galactic plane ultraviolet-excess objects has been performed to obtain a statistically complete sample of cataclysmic variables from which to derive a space density. Six previously cataloged objects were recovered in the survey area of about 1000 sq deg, while one new nova was found, and two candidate cataclysmic variables were discovered. The resultant space densities of dwarf and novalike variables are consistent with previous determinations, while the nova space density is in good agreement with the recent determination of Patterson (1984), but is considerably lower than that of Bath and Shaviv (1978). However, if novae fade considerably between outbursts, as seems to be the case for the oldest recovered nova, CK Vulpeculae (1670), then the space density derived here may be greatly underestimated.

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