THE QUASAR 0805+046 AS A HELIUM-RICH SHELL STAR
Varshni,Y.P.: 1985, Astrophys.Space Sci., 117, 337.
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Abstract.
Within the framework of the plasma-laser star model of quasars it is proposed that
the quasar 0805+046 is a helium-rich shell star.
- The strong emission line at 4712 Å is identified with He I 4713 Å.
- The discontinuity in the continuum energy distribution at 3420 Å is
identified with the helium discontinuity at 3422 Å.
- In the absorption-line spectrum many lines have been identified. It
is shown that the proposed model provides a consistent and satisfactory
interpretation of the observed spectra.
- Introduction
- Emission lines
- Continuous Energy Distribution
- Absorption Line Spectrum
- Conclusion
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over and converting its opponents. What does happen is that its opponents gradually
die out, and that the growing generation is familiarised with the ideas from
the beginning.
- Max Planck,
(1858-1947) from Scientific Autobiography, 1949.
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