Researching AN Ursae Majoris B for Supernova Possibilities

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AN Ursae Majoris B, a polar white dwarf located approximately 124 light years away, is proposed as a potential candidate for supernova events. The discussion highlights the lack of existing research or references regarding this star's supernova potential, particularly in comparison to IK Pegasi B, which is noted as the most likely white dwarf to supernova in the vicinity. Participants express skepticism about the viability of AN Ursae Majoris B as a supernova candidate due to its mass not approaching the Chandrasekhar Limit, which is critical for supernova formation.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of white dwarf stars and their classifications
  • Familiarity with the Chandrasekhar Limit in astrophysics
  • Knowledge of supernova mechanisms and types
  • Research skills to access astronomical databases and literature
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  • Investigate the characteristics of polar white dwarfs and their formation
  • Study the criteria for supernova candidates, focusing on the Chandrasekhar Limit
  • Explore existing literature on IK Pegasi B and its supernova potential
  • Review astronomical databases for research on AN Ursae Majoris B
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Astronomers, astrophysics students, and researchers interested in stellar evolution and supernova phenomena will benefit from this discussion.

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I have read that IK Pegasi B is the white dwarf most likely to supernova in our galactic neighborhood. Are any other white dwarfs under consideration?

My vote goes to AN Ursae Majoris B. (a polar white dwarf about 124 light years away, I think)

Has this star ever been considered by anyone, anywhere?

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K. Doc Holiday said:
My vote goes to AN Ursae Majoris B. (a polar white dwarf about 124 light years away, I think)

Any links to this I can't find any reference to AN Ursae Majoris B

There are to AN Ursae Majoris or to 47 Ursae Majoris B, but not to your reference

info on AN Ursae Majoris is behind a paywallDave
 
Do you have any reason you might think this is a SN candidate? In particular, given that there are zero polars with combined masses even close to the Chandrasekhar Limit, why do you think this one is beyond it?

This game of "I pick a random star in the sky and you guys tell me why it can't supernova" will get very old, very quickly.
 

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