2 papers
astro-ph.SR2025
Fundamental Parameters for Central Stars of 103 Infrared Bowshock Nebulae
Nikhil Patten, Henry A. Kobulnicky, Matthew S. Povich +16
Stellar bowshock nebulae are arcuate shock fronts formed by the interaction of radiation-driven stellar winds and the relative motion of the ambient interstellar material. Stellar…
astro-ph.GA2025
The Milky Way Project MOBStIRS: Parametrizing Infrared Stellar-Wind Bow Shock Morphologies with Citizen Science
Angelica S. Whisnant, Matthew S. Povich, Nikhil Patten +1
Mass-loss influences stellar evolution, especially for massive stars with strong winds. Stellar wind bow shock nebulae driven by Galactic OB stars can be used to measure mass-loss…