IS DZ ANDROMEDAE AN R-CORONAE-BOREALIS VARIABLE

The variable star DZ Andromedae has been suspected to be an R Coronae Borealis variable. Our analysis of a high-resolution spectrum shows th at the star has been misclassified: the spectrum resembles that of a K giant. We have determined the stellar parameters - effective temperat ure, surface gravity, and microturbulence - using model atmospheres. A bundances derived for a range of light elements, many Fe-peak elements , and a few s-process elements indicate a near-solar composition for D Z And.