Spectral Energy Distributions for Disk and Halo M Dwarfs
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- 1 June 2000
- journal article
- research article
- Published by American Astronomical Society in The Astrophysical Journal
- Vol. 535 (2) , 965-974
- https://doi.org/10.1086/308887
Abstract
We have obtained infrared (1-2.5 μm) spectroscopy for 42 halo and disk dwarfs with spectral types M1-M6.5. These data are compared to synthetic spectra generated by the latest model atmospheres of Allard & Hauschildt. Photospheric parameters metallicity, effective temperature, and radius are determined for the sample.We find good agreement between observation and theory except for known problems due to incomplete molecular data for metal hydrides and H2O. The metal-poor M subdwarfs are well matched by the models, as oxide opacity sources are less important in this case. The derived effective temperatures for the sample range from 3600 to 2600 K; at these temperatures grain formation and extinction are not significant in the photosphere. The derived metallicities range from solar to 1/10 solar. The radii and effective temperatures derived agree well with recent models of low-mass stars. The spectra are available in electronic form upon request.Keywords
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