R Coronae Borealis stars : characteristics of their decline phase
R Coronae Borealis (RCB) stars belong to a rare class of variable stars characterized by sudden and unpredictable declines, which are believed to be caused by dust cloud obscuration. In spite of the fact that these stars are so rare (only about 40 are known in our Galaxy), there are many reasons for...
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University of Canterbury. Physics and Astronomy
2008
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| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/10092/1308 |