outburst articles
What fundamental physical process characterizes a nova outburst?
What two stellar objects inherently make up a system capable of producing a nova?
What specific characteristic of the white dwarf's gravity drives the nova cycle?
What causes the thermonuclear runaway ignition during a nova event?
How does the fate of the white dwarf differ between a nova and a Type Ia supernova?
When does a white dwarf trigger a Type Ia supernova instead of a nova?
What property allows astronomers to potentially use classical novae to measure distances across the Milky Way?
What speeds can the ejected shell of gas reach shortly after a nova eruption?
What elements, heavier than hydrogen and helium, are synthesized or revealed in the ejected material from a nova?
What phenomenon causes the fusion to proceed unstably during the nova event?
What characteristic distinguishes a recurrent nova system from a classical nova system in terms of eruption frequency?