Unsolved problems in observational astronomy. I. Focus on stellar spectroscopy

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We present the highlights of current observational programs in stellar optical spectroscopy carried out with 8-10 m class telescopes as well as with smaller telescopes. Topics discussed include: 1. light elements abundances and their cosmological implications; 2. search for Population III stars and spectroscopy of extremely metal deficient stars; 3. abundances of different stellar populations in the Galaxy; 4. spectroscopy of resolved stars in Local Group galaxies; 5. Li and Be abundances and internal mixing in stars; 6. spectroscopy of very-low mass stars and brown dwarfs; 7. radial velocity search of extrasolar planets; 8. stellar oscillations and asteroseismology; 9. stellar magnetic activity and Doppler imaging of stellar surface features. We also highlight the role that dedicated 1-2 m automatic telescopes with spectroscopic capabilities can play in several fields of stellar optical spectroscopy.

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Pallavicini, R., & Randich, S. (2004). Unsolved problems in observational astronomy. I. Focus on stellar spectroscopy. Astronomische Nachrichten, 325(6–8), 462–476. https://doi.org/10.1002/asna.200410267

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