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TYPE K STAR [1 record]

Record 1 1977-09-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Astrochemistry and Cosmochemistry
  • Astronomy
OBS

Lines of metals now surpass the hydrogen lines in strength. Bands of cyanogen and other molecules are becoming prominent. These stars are reddish. Examples are Arcturus and Aldebaran.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Astrochimie et cosmochimie
  • Astronomie
OBS

Classe K. Les raies d'hydrogène imperceptibles parmi les raies de métaux très intenses. L'extrémité violette du spectre continu est sensiblement affaiblie, ce qui témoigne d'une forte baisse de la température par rapport aux classes avancées (O,B,A). La couleur de l'étoile est rougeâtre, comme par exemple, celle de [alpha) Bouvier (Arturus) et [alpha] Taureau (Aldébaran).

Spanish

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