The Galactic halo: Stellar populations and their chemical properties

John E. Norris*

*Corresponding author for this work

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

    Abstract

    Below [Fe/H] = -3.0, there is an enormous range in [C/Fe]. We discuss the properties of C-rich ([C/Fe] > +0.7) and C-normal ([C/Fe] ≤ +0.7) stars in this regime, and suggest that there existed two different gas cooling channels in the very early Universe.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)280-281
    Number of pages2
    JournalProceedings of the International Astronomical Union
    Volume10
    Issue numberH16
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2012

    Fingerprint

    Dive into the research topics of 'The Galactic halo: Stellar populations and their chemical properties'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

    Cite this