The ISO spectrum of the planetary nebula NGC 6302. II. Nebular abundances
Pottasch, S. R.; Beintema, D. A.
Netherlands
Abstract
The ISO spectrum of NGC 6302 is used, in conjunction with the visible and ultraviolet spectrum, to determine the nebular composition. In addition to being considerably more accurate than previous determinations, the abundances of many more elements (and ions) can be found. A discussion of the previous evolution of the central star, in the light of these abundances, is given. A discussion is also given of the composition of the dust.