Carbon stars

Author: Evans T.  

Publisher: Springer Publishing Company

ISSN: 0250-6335

Source: Journal of Astrophysics and Astronomy, Vol.31, Iss.4, 2010-12, pp. : 177-211

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Abstract

In this paper, the present state of knowledge of the carbon stars is discussed. Particular attention is given to issues of classification, evolution, variability, populations in our own and other galaxies, and circumstellar material.