Abundances in the Galactic bulge
Abstract
The metallicity distribution and abundance ratios of the Galactic bulge are reviewed. Issues raised by recent work of different groups, in particular the high metallicity end, the overabundance of α-elements in the bulge relative to the thick disc and the measurement of giants versus dwarfs, are discussed. Abundances in the old moderately metal-poor bulge globular clusters are described.
- Publication:
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Physica Scripta Volume T
- Pub Date:
- December 2008
- DOI:
- 10.1088/0031-8949/2008/T133/014032
- Bibcode:
- 2008PhST..133a4032B