Some Spectroscopic Problems of Carbon Stars
Abstract
Some spectroscopic problems of carbon stars are described, with an historical sketch, and discussed mainly from the standpoint of observational data. The discussion concentrates on four items, namely: spectral classification in connection with R-N and C-types; spectral features including the identification problem; chemical composition from the curve of growth analysis; and the 12C/13C abundance ratio — mainly obtained from the CN bands analysis.
- Publication:
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Space Science Reviews
- Pub Date:
- February 1980
- DOI:
- 10.1007/BF00212317
- Bibcode:
- 1980SSRv...25...89F
- Keywords:
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- Carbon Stars;
- Infrared Spectra;
- Line Spectra;
- Stellar Atmospheres;
- Stellar Spectra;
- Absorption Spectra;
- Abundance;
- Atmospheric Moisture;
- Chemical Composition;
- Infrared Astronomy;
- Stellar Temperature;
- Ultraviolet Astronomy;
- Astrophysics