Quiescent
Accreting from companion
Properties
0%
H Layer
1
Brightness
10ā·
Base Temp (K)
1
Cycle #
Classical Nova: Hydrogen accretes on WD surface until ~10ā»āµ Mā triggers fusion.
Recurrence: 10-100,000 years depending on accretion rate.
Peak: ~10āµ Lā, ejecting ~10ā»ā“ Mā at 1000 km/s
Recurrence: 10-100,000 years depending on accretion rate.
Peak: ~10āµ Lā, ejecting ~10ā»ā“ Mā at 1000 km/s