In this paper I review the basic parameters of Classical Novae and then move on to describe the evolution of their ejected envelopes. The early shaping of the remnant, thought to be a consequence of a common envelope phase, and with analogies to what may occur in PNe with binary star nuclei, is then described. Finally, the curious case of Nova GK Persei (1901) and its potential to aid our understanding of both nova and long-term PN evolution is discussed.
Cite
@article{arxiv.astro-ph/0310068,
title = {The Evolution of Nova Ejecta},
author = {Michael F. Bode},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:astro-ph/0310068},
year = {2007}
}
Comments
To be submitted to the Proceedings of Asymmetrical Planetary Nebulae III, eds. M. Meixner, J. H. Kastner, and N. Soker, ASP Conf. Series; 7 pages, 4 figures; Draft: will be revised according to comments by readers and other papers submitted to the Proceedings