On the nova rate in the Galaxy

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Date Issued
1994
Author(s)
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Livio, M.
Abstract
The nova rate in the Galaxy is determined, using the current estimates of nova rates in extragalactic systems as calibrators. A value of =~20 novae/yr is obtained. This is smaller by a factor 3-4 than some of the previous estimates. The comparison of the derived value with the `observed' nova rate in the Galaxy of =~4 novae/yr, shows that nova surveys in our Galaxy are strongly affected by incompleteness. The frequency of occurrence of classical novae that are supersoft X-ray emitters, like GQ Mus, is also estimated.
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286
Start page
786
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0004-6361
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1994A&A...286..786D
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