The case of the Kepler DBAV star J1929+4447
A first pulsating white dwarf has been discovered recently in the Kepler field of view [1]. This star, catalogued as GALEX J192904.6+444708 or KIC 8626021, is a He-atmosphere white dwarf of the V777 Her (DBV) type. It appears to be the hottest of its class and, as such, has the potential to be a key...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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EDP Sciences
2013-03-01
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Series: | EPJ Web of Conferences |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/epjconf/20134305010 |