Published September 15, 1974 | Version v1
Journal article

Ultraviolet spectrophotometry of Sirius from Gemini 12

  • 1. NASA Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Houston, Texas

Description

The spectral energy distribution of Sirius between 2500 and 3700 A at a resolution of 7 A is obtained from plates taken on Gemini 12. The agreement with other observations and the most recent line-blanketed model atmospheres is good. The equivalent width of the Mg II doublet near 2800 A is 6.0 A, if the continuum level is represented by regions near 2650 and 2910 A. This is consistent with expectations for a hot Am star and implies line blocking of up to 15% in this wavelength region.

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Journal Title
The Astrophysical Journal
Journal Volume
192
Journal Issue
3
Series
Astrophys. J.
Journal Page Range
615
ISSN
0004-637X

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Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
United States
INIS RN
6176350
Subject category
S79: ASTROPHYSICS, COSMOLOGY AND ASTRONOMY;
Descriptors DEI
OPACITY; RESOLUTION; SPECTRA; SPECTROPHOTOMETRY; STELLAR ATMOSPHERES; ULTRAVIOLET RADIATION
Descriptors DEC
ATMOSPHERES; ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION; OPTICAL PROPERTIES; PHYSICAL PROPERTIES; RADIATIONS

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