Explore: Cataclysmic Variables

In astronomy, cataclysmic variable stars (CVs) are stars which irregularly increase in brightness by a large factor, then drop back down to a quiescent

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stellar companion are called cataclysmic variables. As well as novae and dwarf novae, several other classes of these variables are known, including polars

is the first single WD recorded as an X-ray source with ROSAT. "Cataclysmic variables (CVs) are close binary systems consisting of a white dwarf and a

Noir "Cataclysm", a song by Au5 and Crystal Skies "Cataclysmic", a song by Joe Satriani from the 2015 album Shockwave Supernova Cataclysmic variable star

In astronomy, a polar is a highly magnetic type of cataclysmic variable (CV) binary star system, originally known as an AM Herculis star after the prototype

ejections. Cataclysmic or explosive variables, stars that undergo a cataclysmic change in their properties like novae and supernovae. X-ray variables, close

stable accretion disc around the latter. Unlike other non-magnetic cataclysmic variables, the emission lines from hydrogen and helium are not doubled, except

a type of cataclysmic variable, binary star system with a white dwarf and a cool main-sequence secondary star. In most cataclysmic variables, matter from

A dwarf nova (pl. novae), or U Geminorum variable, is one of several types of cataclysmic variable star, consisting of a close binary star system in which