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To present a comprehensive catalogue of iron abundance ([Fe/H]) determinations in stars.

A catalogue of [Fe/H] determinations: 1996 edition

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Catalogue compiles 5946 [Fe/H] determinations from high-resolution spectroscopic observations, spanning stars in various associations and clusters.

To present a comprehensive catalogue of iron abundance ([Fe/H]) determinations in stars.
Compiled 5946 [Fe/H] determinations for 3247 stars based on spectroscopic observations.
Included 751 stars from 84 different associations, clusters, or galaxies.
Literature reviewed was complete up to December 1995, with 700 references used.
Established a comprehensive dataset of iron abundance for various stellar types and categories.
Catalogued data includes observations from high-resolution spectroscopy and detailed analyses.
Formatted the catalogue into three structured files for accessibility.

Strobel et al. (1997) studied this question.

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Catalogue compiles 5946 [Fe/H] determinations from high-resolution spectroscopic observations, spanning stars in various associations and clusters.