Date of Defense
6-13-1997
Department
Physics
First Advisor
Timothy Beers, Physics & Astronomy
Second Advisor
Clement Burns, Physics
Third Advisor
John Tanis, Physics
Abstract
There exist stars formed in ages primordial before the heavy metals such as iron existed. These low metal abundance stars, which may be found throughout the galaxy, could be valuable windows to the deep past of the universe, providing insights into cosmology, galaxy formation, and stellar evolution. The study of low metal abundance stars could provide key clues to solving mysteries regarding the formation and evolution of the galaxy and its stellar populations.
Recommended Citation
Shefler, Thomas Michael, "The Search for Low Metal Abundance Stars: A New Calibration" (1997). Honors Theses. 297.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/honors_theses/297
Access Setting
Honors Thesis-Campus Only