Symbiotic Stars
The class of objects known as "symbiotic stars" are being actively
studied by members of the lab. These objects are generally
considered to consist of two stars, a late type giant and
a hot compact companion, surrounded by a gaseous nebula. The detection
of periodic "outbursts" in the optical and radio regeimes suggests
that the two stars are interacting. Harold Kenny is currently
using high resolution radio data (combining VLA and
MERLIN observations) to learn more about the nature
and evolution of symbiotic stars.
Brad Wallace: brad@ras.ucalgary.ca