spectroscopy |
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![]() | In short-period CVs, the secondary is an M-dwarf and is best observed in the I-band or the K-band. |
![]() | In longer period CVs, the secondary is a K or G dwarf and is best observed in the R-band. |
![]() | The secondary stars of all CVs can also be detected via hydrogen and helium emission lines. |