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M31N 2015-01a - a luminous red novaстатья
- Авторы: Kurtenkov A., Tomov T., Fabrika S., Barsukova E.A., Valeev A.F., Pessev P., Vida K., Molnar L., Sarneczky K., Goranskij V.P., Hornoch K., Henze M., Shafter A.W., Ovcharov E., Nedialkov P., Kostov A., Valenti S., Stritzinger M.
- Журнал: The Astronomer’s Telegram
- Номер: 7150
- Год издания: 2015
- Первая страница: 1
- Последняя страница: 1
- Аннотация: Preliminary results of the ongoing optical monitoring of M31N 2015-01a = MASTER J004207.99+405501.1 (ATel #6911, #6924, #6941, #6951, #6952, #6985) are reported. Throughout February the colors of the object have been consistently shifting to the red. In just one month B-R has changed from 0.8 to 2.9 mag. The magnitudes are reported. Additional spectroscopic observations were performed on Feb 21.79 and Feb 22.71 UT with the Russian 6m BTA telescope, equipped with the SCORPIO spectrograph. The spectral ranges were 3720 - 5530 Å and 5750 - 7500 Å with a resolution of about 5 Å. The spectrum shows a strong continuum with multiple deep absorption lines. The only emission observed is the Ca II doublet 3933 and 3968 Å. Spectra with the 10.4m Gran Telescopio Canarias and the OSIRIS instrument were obtained on Feb 24. The spectral range of 5000-10000 Å was covered by three individual setups utilizing the R2500V, R and I grisms. The spectrum is dominated by absorption lines with weaker molecular bands (mainly TiO). The only emission seen in the OSIRIS spectra is weak Hα with a central absorption component. The object displayed an unusual absorption-line F5I type spectrum in January 2015 (ATel #6985). During the February 2015 spectroscopic observations the object shows spectral features typical for a K supergiant. Furthermore, distinct similarities are found to the V838 Mon spectra taken in the second part of March - beginning of April 2002. Based on the extreme luminosity at maximum (L>3x10^5 Lsun), the initial slow decline, observed shift of colors, and spectral information we conclude that the object is a Luminous Red Nova (LRN). This red nova may be entering a stage of rapid and deep fading. Taking into account the limited visibility of M31, we strongly encourage follow-up observations be made as soon as possible.
- Добавил в систему: Горанский Виталий Петрович