An abundance analysis of bright giants in the globular cluster NGC 1851

Abstract

We present the chemical compositions for eight bright giants in the globular cluster NGC 1851. Our analysis reveals large star-to-star abundance variations and correlations of the light elements O, Na, and Al, a feature found in every well studied globular cluster. However, NGC 1851 also exhibits large star-to-star abundance variations of the s-process elements Zr and La. These s-process elements are correlated with Al, and anticorrelated with O. Furthermore, the Zr and La abundances appear to cluster around two distinct values. A recent study revealed a double subgiant branch in NGC 1851. Our data reinforce the notion that there are two stellar populations in NGC 1851 and indicate that this cluster has experienced a complicated formation history with similarities to omega Centauri.

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