Double degenerates from the supernova Ia progenitor survey (SPY)

Abstract

We report on follow-up observations of double degenerate (DD) white dwarfs from the Supernovae Ia Progenitor Survey (SPY). Orbital parameters of four systems, including a massive short period system, are presented.

in: "White Dwarfs", Proc. XIII Workshop on White Dwarfs, eds. D. de Martino, R. Kalytis, R. Silvotti, J.E. Solheim, Kluwer, in press 4 pages, 1 figure