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An abundance analysis for Vega: Is it a lambda Boo star?

S. Ilijic, M. Rosandic, D. Dominis, M. Planinic, K. Pavlovski

astro-pharXiv:astro-ph/9805234

Abstract

Since Baschek & Slettebak (1988) drew attention to the similarity between the abundance pattern of lambda Boo stars and that of Vega, there has been a long debate whether Vega should be listed among the chemically peculiar stars of lambda Boo type. We performed an elemental abundance analysis using a high dispersion spectrum in the optical region, and confirmed its mild metal underabundance. In our discussion we reinforce the suggestion that Vega is a mild lambda Boo star.

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