Journal
ASTRONOMICAL JOURNAL
Volume 149, Issue 5, Pages -Publisher
IOP PUBLISHING LTD
DOI: 10.1088/0004-6256/149/5/152
Keywords
galaxies: individual (M101); supergiants
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- National Science Foundation [AST-1109394]
- Division Of Astronomical Sciences
- Direct For Mathematical & Physical Scien [1109394] Funding Source: National Science Foundation
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We discuss moderate-resolution spectra, multicolor photometry, and light curves of 31 of the most luminous stars and variables in the giant spiral M101. The majority are intermediate A-to F-type supergiants. We present new photometry and light curves for three known irregular blue variables, V2, V4, and V9, and identify a new candidate. Their spectra and variability confirm that they are luminous blue variable (LBV) candidates and V9 may be in an LBV-like maximum light state or eruption.
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