IDENTIFICATION OF LINES IN THE SPECTRUM OF THE QUASAR 0237-233

Varshni,Y.P: 1988, Astrophys.Space Sci. 149, 197.

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Abstract. The emission and absorption lines (3716-4290 Å) in the spectrum of the quasar 0237-233 are identified within the framework of the PLS model. The available evidence indicates that it is a helium star. Similarities between the spectral properties of 0237-233 and the star Upsilon Sagittarii are pointed out. Predictions are made for the absorption-line spectrum which falls outside 3716-4290 Å and also for an expected discontinuity at 2600 Å.

  1. Introduction
  2. Emission lines
  3. Absorption-Line Spectrum
  4. The Discontinuity in the Ultraviolet
  5. Similarities with Upsilon Sagittarii

Predictions

The crying need in quasar spectral studies is for better resolution, greater accuracy and the ability to detect weaker lines.

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