Spectral Classification of Stars in A Supplement to the Bright Star Catalogue

Abt, Helmut A.

United States

Abstract

MK spectral types are given for about 584 stars in A Supplement to the Bright Star Catalogue. These are compared with Hipparcos parallaxes to check the reliability of those classifications. The estimated errors are +/-1.2 subtypes, and 10% of the luminosity classes may be wrong.

2004 The Astrophysical Journal Supplement Series
Hipparcos 24