The 1 mm spectrum of VY Canis Majoris: Chemistry in an O-rich envelope
Abstract
We present preliminary results of an unbiased spectral survey at 1 mm of the oxygen-rich supergiant, VY CMa. A number of exotic molecules have been detected, including NaCl and PO, and a relatively rich organic chemistry is observed. Results of the survey will be compared with carbon-rich stars.
- Publication:
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Organic Matter in Space
- Pub Date:
- October 2008
- DOI:
- 10.1017/S1743921308021492
- Bibcode:
- 2008IAUS..251..171T
- Keywords:
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- Stars: individual (VY Canis Majoris;
- IRC +10216);
- circumstellar matter;
- astrochemistry;
- submillimeter