Astronomy and Astrophysics – Astrophysics
Scientific paper
1999-11-23
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Astrophysics
14 pages, 21 figures, Latex, accepted for publication in Astronomy and Astrophysics main journal. Also available at http://w
Scientific paper
Based on a new and large sample of optical and near-infrared spectra obtained at the Mount Stromlo and Siding Spring Observatories (Lancon & Wood 1998; Lancon & Wood, in preparation), spectrophotometric properties of cool oxygen- and carbon-rich Long Period Variables and supergiants are presented. Temperatures of oxygen-rich stars are assigned by comparison with synthetic spectra computed from up-to-date oxygen-rich model atmosphere grids. The existence of reliable optical and near-infrared temperature indicators is investigated. A narrow relation between the bolometric correction BC(I) and the broad-band colour I-J is obtained for oxygen-rich cool stars. The ability of specific near-infrared indices to separate luminosity classes, atmospheric chemistry or variability subtypes is discussed. Some comments are also given on extinction effects, water band strengths in Long Period Variables and the evaluation of 12CO/13CO ratio in red giants.
Alvarez Robert
Lancon Ariane
Plez Bertrand
Wood Peter R.
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