As part of a systematic effort to characterize the properties and progenitors of the most luminous planetary nebulae (PNe), we obtained a sample among the...
The origin of the planetary nebula M 1-16. A morpho-kinematic and chemical analysis
We investigated the origin of the Planetary Nebula (PN) M 1-16 using narrow-band optical imaging, and high- and low-resolution optical spectra to perform a...
The Origins of Planetary Nebulae in the Inner and Outer Disks of M 31
The planetary nebulae (PNe) of M 31 are receiving considerable attention as probes of its structure and chemical evolution in a galactic environment that is...
We present high and low resolution spectroscopy and narrow-band imaging of the unusual bipolar outflow source NGC 6537. As a consequence, we are able for the...
The planetary nebula IC 4776 and its post-common-envelope binary central star
We present a detailed analysis of IC 4776, a planetary nebula displaying a morphology believed to be typical of central star binarity. The nebula is shown to...
The planetary nebula IPHASXJ211420.0+434136 (Ou5): insights into common-envelope dynamical and chemical evolution
While analysing the images of the IPHAS (INT/WFC Photometric Hα Survey of the northern Galactic plane) survey, we noticed that the central star of the candidate...
The planetary nebulae and H II regions in NGC 6822 revisited. Clues to AGB nucleosynthesis
Aims: The chemical behaviour of an ample sample of planetary nebulae (PNe) in NGC 6822 is analysed. Methods: Spectrophotometric data of 11 PNe and two H ii...
The post-common envelope central stars of the planetary nebulae Henize 2-155 and Henize 2-161
We present a study of Hen 2-155 and Hen 2-161, two planetary nebulae which bear striking morphological similarities to other planetary nebulae known to host...