ESA Science & Technology - Metals in the Neutral Interstellar Medium of Dwarf Star-Forming Galaxies

Publication date: 10 January 2006

Authors: Aloisi, A., et al.

Journal: ASP Conf Series
Volume: Astrophysics in the Far Ultraviolet
Issue: 348
Year: 2006

The determination of the metal abundances in the neutral interstellar medium (ISM) of dwarf star-forming galaxies is a key step in understand- ing their physical and chemical evolution. This type of investigation has been possible in the last 5 years thanks to FUSE. We will give a flavor of the issues involved by presenting the work that we are performing in this astrophysical field.