In:
Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union, Cambridge University Press (CUP), Vol. 13, No. S334 ( 2017-07), p. 277-278
Abstract:
There are roughly 25 very metal-poor (VMP; [Fe/H] & lt; -2.0), highly r-process-enhanced (‘r-II’; [Eu/Fe] & gt; + 1.0) stars currently known, discovered over the past 20+ years. These stars provide nearly pure signatures of r-process events early in the Galactic history. We are conducting a high-resolution follow-up survey of RAVE and other bright targets to identify a total of & gt; 100 r-II stars. Our pilot runs on the du Pont 2.5-m at Las Campanas Observatory and the ARC 3.5-m at Apache Point Observatory have already identified up to fourteen new r-II stars. We are continuing our high-resolution follow-up efforts to constrain the astrophysical site(s) and nature of the r-process.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1743-9213
,
1743-9221
DOI:
10.1017/S1743921317006561
Language:
English
Publisher:
Cambridge University Press (CUP)
Publication Date:
2017
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2170724-8
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16,12