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He was the first to describe what type of carbon stars?

  • Helium-rich

  • Hydrogen-deficient

  • Lithium-infused

  • Neon-bright

Answer

The term hydrogen-deficient carbon stars refers to a specific type of carbon star characterized by an unusually low abundance of hydrogen in their atmospheres compared to regular carbon stars. These stars exhibit peculiar spectroscopic features due to the scarcity of hydrogen, leading to the formation of different molecular species and carbon-based compounds.
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