Chemical composition of red giant star with more carbon than oxygen in its atmosphere

Thursday, January 14, 2010 - 09:14 in Physics & Chemistry

Researchers of the University of Granada have conducted the most complete analysis of the chemical composition and evolutionary state of a spectral type R carbon star. The presence of carbon is essential for the possible development of life in the universe, and therefore explaining its origin is of vital importance.

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