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Urbaneja, Miguel Alejandro; Herrero, Artemio; Bresolin, Fabio; Kudritzki, Rolf-Peter; Gieren, Wolfgang; Puls, Joachim
Bibliographical reference
The Astrophysical Journal, Volume 584, Issue 2, pp. L73-L77.
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2003
Journal
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41
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34
Description
The spectra of two early B-type supergiant stars in the Sculptor spiral
galaxy NGC 300 are analyzed by means of non-LTE line-blanketed unified
model atmospheres, aimed at determining their chemical composition and
the fundamental stellar and wind parameters. For the first time, a
detailed chemical abundance pattern (He, C, N, O, Mg, and Si) is
obtained for a B-type supergiant beyond the Local Group. The derived
stellar properties are consistent with those of other Local Group B-type
supergiants of similar types and metallicities. One of the stars shows a
near solar metallicity, while the other one resembles more a SMC B
supergiant. The effects of the lower metallicity can be detected in the
derived wind momentum.
Based on observations obtained at the ESO Very Large Telescope.