Physics
Scientific paper
Jan 1998
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1998ycat..33320721p&link_type=abstract
VizieR On-line Data Catalog: J/A+A/332/721. Originally published in: 1998A&A...332..721P
Physics
Planetary Nebulae, Abundances
Scientific paper
Long slit spectrophotometry of 13 bipolar planetary nebulae has been used to study their physical and chemical properties. In each nebula, one to seven different spatial regions have been considered in order to search for possible abundance variations through the nebulae. We obtained the following main results: - within the errors, the He, O, and N abundances are constant through all the nebulae. - the Ne, Ar, and S abundances are also constant, within the errors, but their face values have systematic increases toward the outer regions of the nebulae. These trends may be attributed to inaccuracies in the ionization correction factors, as predicted by Alexander & Balick (1997AJ....114..713A) for long-slit observations of extended PNe. The corresponding increase of the N abundance predicted by those authors is, however, generally not observed (with one exception). - The present sample contains some of the Galactic PNe with the highest He and N/O abundances known to date (M 3-2, He 2-111, NGC 6537). The highest He overabundances cannot by reproduced by any current model of AGB evolution. - Oxygen depletion is suggested for the nebulae with the highest N/O abundances, indicating that efficient ON cycle process has occurred in their progenitors. (5 data files).
Corradi Romano
Perinotto Mario
No associations
LandOfFree
Planetary nebulae abundances (Perinotto+ 1998) does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this scientific paper.
If you have personal experience with Planetary nebulae abundances (Perinotto+ 1998), we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Planetary nebulae abundances (Perinotto+ 1998) will most certainly appreciate the feedback.
Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-1615790