Ionization structure and composition of the planetary nebula NGC 7027

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Astronomical Models, Line Spectra, Photoionization, Planetary Nebulae, Forbidden Transitions, Gas Ionization, Lyman Spectra, Oxygen Spectra, Recombination Coefficient, Red Shift, Stellar Spectra, Transition Probabilities, Ultraviolet Radiation

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The emission-line spectrum of NGC 7027 is analyzed with the aid of detailed models based on photoionization equilibrium theory. The models explain the temperature and the fractional abundances of most ions but seriously underestimate the abundances of O II and other ions in the H II - H I transition zone. Multidensity geometries, modifications of the stellar continuum, and internal reddening of the ionizing radiation fail to resolve this difficulty. Dynamical processes, in particular evaporating globules, are a promising solution. Chemical abundances are derived for He, C, N, O, Ne, Ar, and Fe. A C/O ratio about 6 times larger than solar is indicated by optical recombination lines, forbidden lines, and ultraviolet lines. N/O is more than twice the solar value. Fe/O is a factor of 25 lower than solar; it is shown that condensation of iron into grains does not conflict with the absence of internal reddening in NGC 7027.

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