How to search for agb stars in the near-ir post-starburst spectra

Mar, 1999
4 pages
Published in:
  • Astron.Astrophys. 344 (1999) L21
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Abstract: (arXiv)
Based on evolutionary spectral synthesis models explicitly including the spectra of variable AGB stars, we select near-IR features that dentify the strong O-rich or C-rich AGB contributions to the near-IR light of post-starburst populations. AGB temperature scales and lifetimes remain major sources of uncertainties. We discuss applications and suggest massive post-starburst clusters as prime targets for observational tests.