Cool Stars 14 - Submitted Abstract # 157
This version created on 05 October 2006

Metallicity in the Solar Neighborhood Out to 60pc


Roggie Boone, Clemson University
Jeremy King, Clemson University
David Soderblom, Space Telescope Science Institute

We present an overview and early results on a continuing large-scale
project to examine spectra of solar-types stars in the solar
neighborhood out to 60pc.  Physical parameters for approximately 4,000
stars have been determined and these are used to generate synthetic
spectra.  We have developed computer programs to help automate the
process from synthetic spectrum generation to metallicity
determination.  Initial metallicity estimates for almost 3,000  stars
have been calculated based on low resolution spectra.  Results from
this project will be useful in answering questions about chemical
homogeneity in the solar neighborhood, developing age-metallicity
relationships, and in identifying candidate stars for future
planet-hunting projects.

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