Hot subluminous stars: Highlights from the MUCHFUSS and Kepler missions

Heber U, Geier S, Gaensicke BT (2013)

Publication Type: Conference contribution

Publication year: 2013

Journal

EPJ Web of Conferences EDP Sciences: EPJ Open Access / EDP Sciences

Book Volume: 43

Conference Proceedings Title: EPJ Web of Conferences

ISBN: 9782759809691

DOI: 10.1051/epjconf/20134304002

Abstract

Research into hot subdwarf stars is progressing rapidly. We present recent important discoveries. First we review the knowledge about magnetic fields in hot subdwarfs and highlight the first detection of a highly-magnetic, helium-rich sdO star. We briefly summarize recent discoveries based on Kepler light curves and finally introduce the closest known sdB+WD binary discovered by the MUCHFUSS project and discuss its relevance as a progenitor of a double-detonation type Ia supernova. © 2013 Owned by the authors, published by EDP Sciences.

Authors with CRIS profile

Ulrich Heber Naturwissenschaftliche Fakultät Stephan Geier Dr.Karl-Remeis-Sternwarte Bamberg, Astronomisches Institut

Involved external institutions

University of Warwick GB United Kingdom (GB)

How to cite

APA:

Heber, U., Geier, S., & Gaensicke, B.T. (2013). Hot subluminous stars: Highlights from the MUCHFUSS and Kepler missions. In EPJ Web of Conferences.

MLA:

Heber, Ulrich, Stephan Geier, and Boris T Gaensicke. "Hot subluminous stars: Highlights from the MUCHFUSS and Kepler missions." Proceedings of the 40th Liege International Astrophysical Colloquium. Ageing Low Mass Stars: From Red Giants to White Dwarfs, LIAC 2012 2013.

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