On the variability of the reflection nebula Van den Bergh 27 surrounding RY Tau
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| author | Strauss, Harald Bernhard, Klaus |
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| contents | We present an analysis of the short- and long-term optical variability in Van den Bergh 27 (vdB 27), the reflection nebula surrounding RY Tau. The observed variations form a light-echo pattern, with apparent propagation speeds varying across different regions of the nebula and reaching up to approximately 3.6 c, consistent with geometric projection effects. The observed variations in nebular surface brightness are consistent with changes in illumination from the central star. |
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| spellingShingle | On the variability of the reflection nebula Van den Bergh 27 surrounding RY Tau Strauss, Harald Bernhard, Klaus Solar and Stellar Astrophysics We present an analysis of the short- and long-term optical variability in Van den Bergh 27 (vdB 27), the reflection nebula surrounding RY Tau. The observed variations form a light-echo pattern, with apparent propagation speeds varying across different regions of the nebula and reaching up to approximately 3.6 c, consistent with geometric projection effects. The observed variations in nebular surface brightness are consistent with changes in illumination from the central star. |
| title | On the variability of the reflection nebula Van den Bergh 27 surrounding RY Tau |
| topic | Solar and Stellar Astrophysics |
| url | https://arxiv.org/abs/2604.00964 |