Abundance Analysis of Tabby’s Star (KIC 8462852)
Date
2019
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry and Physics, College of Natural and Health Sciences, The University of Tampa
Abstract
KIC 8462852 is a star of interest due to it’s unusual flux
phenomena. Although there is now a better understanding of
the star’s photometric fluctuations, the star has yet to be fully
characterized. Our research focuses on determining the chemical
composition of KIC 8462852. Here we present our analysis of
medium-resolution spectra obtained with the 3.5 meter WIYN
telescope and HYDRA spectrograph in single-object mode to
determine the star’s chemical abundance. We have used the MOOG
spectral analysis software and KURUCZ model atmospheres to
determine abundances via spectral synthesis. Of the elements
analyzed, the abundances of iron, nickel, and silicon are comparable
to that of the sun. The only outlier is calcium which was found to be
more enhanced in this star than that of the sun.
Description
Recommended Citation: Thomas, Stacey , Cintia Fernanda Martinez, Katia Cunha, and Verne V. Smith. “Abundance Analysis of Tabby’s Star (KIC 8462852).” Acta Spartae, 2019. https://doi.org/10.48497/WH10-9120.
item.page.type
Article
item.page.format
Keywords
Research Subject Categories::NATURAL SCIENCES::Physics::Astronomy and astrophysics, Abundance analysis
Citation
Thomas, Stacey , Cintia Fernanda Martinez, Katia Cunha, and Verne V. Smith. “Abundance Analysis of Tabby’s Star (KIC 8462852).” Acta Spartae, 2019. https://doi.org/10.48497/WH10-9120.