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Variable Unidentified Emission Near 6307 AA in Eta Carinae

J. C. Martin, K. Davidson, F. Hamann, O. Stahl, K. Weis

astro-pharXiv:astro-ph/0603168

Abstract

We have discovered a conspicuous unidentified variable feature near 6307 AA in the spectrum of Eta Carinae which is spatially unresolved from the central star and its wind (r < 200--300 AU). It is significant for two reasons: such prominent unidentified lines are now rare in this object, and this feature varies strongly and systematically. It exhibits a combination of characteristics which, so far as we know are unique in Eta Carinae's spectrum. It may provide insights into the recurrent spectroscopic events and the star's long-term brightening.

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