Condensation in Stellar Winds |
Cat's Eye planetary nebula (post AGB star dusty wind)
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Young massive star Eta Carina, also with dusty wind
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V and K light curves for a Nova Vulpeculae 1976. About 50 days after outburst, dust forms which absorbes the V light and emits the K light. |
HR diagram shows when star atmospheres are cool enough to form dust. |
Image Credits: Hubble Heritage & Whittet "Dust in the Galactic Environment" |