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The double-dust chemistry phenomenon in PNe with [WC]-type central stars

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  15 December 2006

J. V. Perea-Calderón
Affiliation:
European Space Astronomy Centre, Madrid, Spain email: jose.perea@sciops.esa.int
D. A. García-Hernández
Affiliation:
ISO Data Centre. European Space Astronomy Centre, ESA, Madrid, Spain
M. Bobrowsky
Affiliation:
Computer Science Corporation/Space Telescope Science Institute. Baltimore MD, USA
Pedro García-Lario
Affiliation:
ISO Data Centre. European Space Astronomy Centre, ESA, Madrid, Spain Herschel Science Centre. European Space Astronomy Centre, Research and Scientific Support Deparment of ESA, Madrid, Spain
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Abstract

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We present preliminary conclusions derived from the analysis of a sample of galactic PNe with [WC]-type central stars (WCPNe) observed with Spitzer/IRS. We report the detection of double-dust (C-rich and O-rich) chemistry in all stars in the sample for which a good S/N spectrum was obtained. Our observations reveal that the simultaneous presence of oxygen and carbon-rich dust features in the infrared spectra of WCPNe is not restricted to late/cool [WC]-type stars, as previously suggested in the literature, but it is found to be a common feature associated to all WCPNe. In particular, mixed chemistry is observed in at least seven early/hot WCPNe in the sample. Various scenarios are proposed to interpret the results obtained in the framework of the chemical evolution of PNe.

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© 2006 International Astronomical Union