Infrared Observations of Large Amplitude Pulsating Stars
Astrophysics
2007-05-23 v1
Abstract
Our understanding of large amplitude pulsating stars and their status in stellar evolution is briefly reviewed. The paper then describes the near-infrared light curves of various asymptotic giant branch stars, concentrating on possible evidence for changing mass-loss rates. The stars discussed include oxygen- and carbon-rich Miras, OH/IR stars, thick-shelled carbon stars and symbiotic Miras. Finally a newly discovered Mira variable in the Sagittarius Dwarf Galaxy is described.
Cite
@article{arxiv.astro-ph/9710032,
title = {Infrared Observations of Large Amplitude Pulsating Stars},
author = {Patricia A. Whitelock},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:astro-ph/9710032},
year = {2007}
}
Comments
Invited Review for JD24 at IAU General Assembly, to appear in: Pulsating Stars - Recent Developments in Theory and Observation, (eds.) M. Takeuti & D. Sasselov, Universal Academic Press, Tokyo. 12 Pages, 6 postscript figures, LaTeX, requires jd24.sty