The study of LISM using the high resolution spectra of the early types stars in the five open clusters

  • Park, Keun-Hong (Dept. of Physics and Astronomy, Seoul National University) ;
  • Lee, Sang-Gak (Dept. of Physics and Astronomy, Seoul National University) ;
  • Kang, Won-Seok (School of Space Research, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Yoon, Tae-Seog (Dept. of Astronomy & Atmospheric Sciences, Kyungpook National University)
  • Published : 2012.04.03

Abstract

This study is aim to understand the distribution and the property of LISM (local interstellar medium) using the high resolution spectra of the 26 early type stars in the five open clusters ( IC 4665, Stephenson 1, Collinder 359, Roslund 5 and Collinder 70). These spectra have been observed by BOES in Bohyunsan observatory from 2009 November to 2011 Feburary, of which resolution is 45,000. We used IRAF for the data reduction (Bias subtraction, Flat-field division, and wavelength calibration) and DECH for the deriving the equivalent widths of 4 interstellar lines - Ca II K (3934${\AA}$), Na I D (5890, 5896${\AA}$) and K I (7698${\AA}$) and the column densities of those elements in LISM toward the clusters. The results of this study provide clues for better understanding of the LISM toward these clusters.

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