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2002A&A...384L...6S - Astronomy and Astrophysics, volume 384, L6-9 (2002/3-2)

RX And: An intermediate between Z Cam and VY Scl stars.

SCHREIBER M.R., GAENSICKE B.T. and MATTEI J.A.

Abstract (from CDS):

We present the AAVSO long term visual light curve of RX And. The system has been classified as a Z Cam-type dwarf nova, showing alternating standstills and dwarf nova outbursts. Our data reveal that RX And has also characteristics of a VY Scl star, remaining for extended periods in a low state ∼3.5mag fainter than the standstill with no detectable outbursts. We discuss this result in the context of mass transfer variations in CVs and the still poorly understood VY Scl phenomenon.

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Journal keyword(s): accretion, accretion discs - binaries: close - stars: individual: RX And - novae, cataclysmic variables

Simbad objects: 5

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