Metal Abundance in a Stars
R. C. Henry
Abstract
R. C. Henry
Abstract
It is shown that variations in Strömgren's [mu index in A stars are due to abundance variations rather than to microturbulence and that the calcium abundance varies by a factor of 2 in A stars near the Sun; this calcium abundance shows no apparent correlation with stellar space motion
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It is shown that variations in Strömgren's [mu index in A stars are due to abundance variations rather than to microturbulence and that the calcium abundance varies by a factor of 2 in A stars near the Sun; this calcium abundance shows no apparent correlation with stellar space motion
Key concepts: Physics, Stars, Abundance (ecology), Astrophysics, Microturbulence, Astronomy, Biology, Fishery