V605 Aquilae
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V605 Aquilae, in the constellation Aquila
, is the variable central star of the planetary nebula
Abell 58, exhibiting features similar to R Coronae Borealis variable
stars (RCBs), but also peculiar brightenings since 1919. Its spectrum exhibit the characteristic hydrogen deficiency and other features typical of RCB:s.
Aquila (constellation)
Aquila is a stellar constellation. Its name is Latin for 'eagle' and it is commonly represented as such. In mythology, Aquila was owned by the Roman god Jupiter and performed many tasks for him....
, is the variable central star of the planetary nebula
Planetary nebula
A planetary nebula is an emission nebula consisting of an expanding glowing shell of ionized gas ejected during the asymptotic giant branch phase of certain types of stars late in their life...
Abell 58, exhibiting features similar to R Coronae Borealis variable
R Coronae Borealis variable
A R Coronae Borealis variable is an eruptive variable star that varies in luminosity in two modes, one low amplitude pulsation , and one irregular unpredictably sudden fading by 1 to 9 magnitudes...
stars (RCBs), but also peculiar brightenings since 1919. Its spectrum exhibit the characteristic hydrogen deficiency and other features typical of RCB:s.