Parameters of PNe: constant density versus density distribution

dc.creatorKraus, Michaela
dc.date2004-07-14
dc.date2004-12-16
dc.date.accessioned2026-07-07T02:13:51Z
dc.date.available2026-07-07T02:13:51Z
dc.descriptionWe derive the stellar and circumstellar parameters of the Galactic compact planetary nebula Hen 2-90 with two models: the classical constant density nebula model where the emission (especially of the forbiden lines) is formed in a sphere or shell of constant density, and a model where the emission is formed in a shell with a $r^{-2}$ density distribution. Depending on the density $N_{\rm e,0}$ in the second model, the resulting range of valid values can deviate from the classical model results. This seems to be especially true for elemental abundances as is shown exemplary for S$^{+}$. We find that the abundance of S$^{+}$ is larger for the models with density distribution than for a constant density. A careful analysis of data with an appropriate input model is advisable when determining stellar and circumstellar parameters of planetary nebulae not only in our Galaxy.
dc.description5 pages, 4 figures, to appear in the proceedings of "Planetary Nebulae beyond the Milky Way" eds. J.R.Walsh & L. Stanghellini, revised version, figures new
dc.identifierhttps://arxiv.org/abs/astro-ph/0407292
dc.identifierhttp://arxiv.org/abs/astro-ph/0407292
dc.identifier.urihttp://salesiana.dossiersoluciones.com/handle/123456789/7953
dc.subjectAstrophysics
dc.titleParameters of PNe: constant density versus density distribution
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