A planetesimal orbiting within the debris disc around a white dwarf star
Many white dwarf stars show signs of having accreted smaller bodies, implying that they may host planetary systems. A small number of these systems contain gaseous debris discs, visible through emission lines. We report a stable 123.4-minute periodic variation in the strength and shape of the Ca II emission line profiles originating from the debris
Manser, C. J. et al.
Fecha de publicación:
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2019