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A new solar carbon abundance based on non-LTE CN molecular spectraA detailed non-LTE analysis of solar CN spectra strongly suggest a revised carbon abundance for the sun. We recommend a value of log carbon abundance = 8.35 plus or minus 0.15 which is significantly lower than the presently accepted value of log carbon abundance = 8.55. This revision may have important consequences in astrophysics.
Document ID
19760031974
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
External Source(s)
Authors
Mount, G. H.
(Joint Institute for Laboratory Astrophysics Boulder, Colo., United States)
Linsky, J. L.
(Joint Institute for Laboratory Astrophysics; National Bureau of Standards Boulder, Colo., United States)
Date Acquired
August 8, 2013
Publication Date
November 15, 1975
Publication Information
Publication: Astrophysical Journal
Volume: 202
Subject Category
Solar Physics
Accession Number
76A14940
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NGL-06-003-057
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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