Phenomenon
Cataclysmic Variable
A binary with sudden outbursts.
A close binary featuring a white dwarf and a donor star, displaying nova, dwarf nova, or other irregular outbursts due to accretion-driven instabilities.
Overview
A close binary featuring a white dwarf and a donor star, displaying nova, dwarf nova, or other irregular outbursts due to accretion-driven instabilities.
See also
Dwarf Nova
A milder, repeating outburst in a close binary.
Stellar Flare
A sudden magnetic eruption on a star.
Solar Flare
A sudden explosive release of solar energy.
X-ray Nova
A short-lived X-ray binary outburst.
SU Ursae Majoris Star
A dwarf nova with both short and superoutbursts.
WZ Sagittae Star
A rare CV with infrequent giant superoutbursts.