L275 MACLEAN thesis_final_Redacted.pdf (5.15 MB)
A systematic investigation of the asymptotic giant branches of globular clusters using multi-object spectroscopy
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posted on 2019-04-04, 01:55 authored by BENJAMIN THOMAS MACLEANUnderstanding the nature and evolution of very old stars provides a glimpse into the early formation of our Galaxy. By determining the chemical compositions of several samples of long-lived, low-mass stars, we have identified specific populations of stars that appear to be avoiding the final phase of stellar evolution, in conflict with established stellar theory.