High-resolution spectroscopy of the high galactic latitude RV Tauri star CE Virginis

Abstract

Analysis of the surface composition of the suspected cool RV Tauri star CE Virginis shows no systematic trend in depletions of elements with respect to condensation temperature. However, there is a significant depletion of the elements with respect to the first ionization potential of the element. The derived Li abundance of log ε (Li) = 1.5 ± 0.2 indicates production of Li in the star. Near-infrared colours indicate sporadic dust formation close to the photosphere.