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[vsnet-lpv 50] Re: QX Pup

Re: QX Pup

>    If the starlight were not entirely visible, how come the spectral
> classification of M6I or M9III was obtained ??  Are we observing the
> scattered light from the Mira star?

   For example, A&A 355, 1103 (2000), clearly shows the M-type spectrum
in the optical, indicating the presence of significant amount of scattered
starlight contributing to the optical light.

Regards,
Taichi Kato

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