Abstract
We review infrared observations of classical and recurrent novae, at wavelengths > 3 μm, including both broad-band and spectroscopic observations. In recent years infrared spectroscopy in particular has revolutionised our understanding of the nova phenomenon, by revealing fine-structure and coronal lines, and the mineralogy of nova dust. Infrared spectroscopic facilities that are, or will be, becoming available in the next 10-20 years have the potential for a comprehensive study of nova line emission and dust mineralogy, and for an unbiased assessment of the extragalactic nova populations.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 213-241 |
| Number of pages | 29 |
| Journal | Bulletin of the Astronomical Society of India |
| Volume | 40 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| State | Published - 2012 |
Keywords
- Circumstellar matter
- Classical novae
- Infrared observations
- Recurrent novae