8 papers
Spatial and spectral constraints on resolved mass-loss of the massive Post-RSG star IRAS 17163-3907 and its Fried Egg Nebula
E. Koumpia, A. Cikota, W. -J. de Wit +12
The fate of massive stars during the latest stages of their evolution is highly dependent on their mass-loss rate and geometry. These processes have a significant influence on star…
Characterizing the Post-Red Supergiant binary system AFGL 4106 and its complex nebula with SPHERE/VLT
G. Tomassini, E. Lagadec, I. El Mellah +6
Aims: We aim to characterize the physical and morphological properties of the binary system AFGL 4106, composed of two evolved massive stars. Understanding its mass-loss processes…
Editorial: Mass and Angular Momentum Transport of Rapidly Rotating Hot Stars
P. A. Scowen, Carol E. Jones, René D. Oudmaijer +2
This dedicated journal collection will present and discuss a variety of science cases that can be used to extend our knowledge of massive stars and the influence of their rapid rot…
Why the Northern Hemisphere Needs a 30-40 m Telescope and the Science at Stake. How do Planetary Systems Form?
I. MendigutÃa, N. Huélamo, I. Jiménez-Serra +32
The detection and characterization of protoplanets in protoplanetary disks around young stars is emerging as a transformative field that will redefine our understanding of how plan…
Evolution of the Accretion Rate of Young Intermediate Mass Stars: Implications for Disk Evolution and Planet Formation
Sean D. Brittain, Joshua W. Kern, Gwendolyn Meeus +1
This work presents a study of the evolution of the stellar accretion rates of pre-main-sequence intermediate-mass stars. We compare the accretion rate of the younger intermediate-m…
A search for Be stars in multiple systems within the solar neighborhood
V. M. Kalari, R. Salinas, C. Saez-Carvajal +9
Be stars are widely considered to be the product of binary interaction. However, whether all Be stars are formed via binary interaction is unclear, and detailed estimates of the mu…