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15. A2

The line at lambda 4385 is stronger relative to Mg II 4481 than in class A1. The blend at lambda 4129 is considerably stronger than Mn I 4030-4034.

TABLE 13
STANDARDS AT A2

Star MKK a delta m HD

beta Aur......... A2 IV 05:52 +44°56' 2.1 A0p
lambda UMa........ A2 IV 10:11 +43 25 3.5 A2
zeta UMa(br).. A2 V 13:19 +55 27 2.4 A2p
beta Ser.......... A2 IV 15:41 +15 44 3.7 A2
eta Oph......... A2 V 17:04 -15 36 2.6 A2

Luminosity differences are shown by the ratios of the blends lambdalambda 4128-4131: lambdalambda 4171-4179, by the intensity of the blend centered near lambda 4555, and by the appearance of the wings of the hydrogen lines.

Plate 22. Main Sequence A2 - F0
Plate 22
High resolution image

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