Stellar ages from asteroseismology: a few examples
Abstract
Asteroseismology is a powerful tool to derive stellar ages, masses, gravities, radii, etc. Precise determinations of these parameters need deep analyses for each individual stars. Approximate theories are not efficient enough. Here I present results for two stars, μ Arae and ι Hor, which have both been observed during eight nights with the HARPS spectrograph in La Silla. I also show that important constraints can be obtained on core overshooting using the same techniques.
- Publication:
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The Ages of Stars
- Pub Date:
- June 2009
- DOI:
- Bibcode:
- 2009IAUS..258..443V
- Keywords:
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- stars: atmospheres;
- interiors;
- fundamental parameters;
- oscillations;
- techniques: spectroscopic