A new survey of nebulae around galactic wolf-rayet stars in the northern sky

Grant J. Miller, You Hua Chu

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Abstract

Interference filter CCD images have been obtained in Ha and [O III] λ5007 for 62 Wolf-Rayet (W-R) stars, representing a complete survey of nebulae around Galactic W-R stars in the northern sky. We find probable new ring nebulae around W-R stars number 113, 116 and 132, and possible new ring nebulae around W-R stars number 133 and 153. All survey images showing nebulosities around W-R stars are presented in this paper. New physical information is derived from the improved images of known ring nebulae. The absence of ring nebulae around most W-R stars is discussed.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)137-143
Number of pages7
JournalAstrophysical Journal, Supplement Series
Volume85
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 1993

Keywords

  • ISM: General
  • Stars: Wolf-Rayet
  • Surveys

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Astronomy and Astrophysics
  • Space and Planetary Science

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