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We present medium resolution (1000) K-band spectra of 12 post-AGB candidates and related stars. For several objects in our sample, these spectra were obtained for the first time. The Br\(\gamma \) line in emission is detected in seven objects indicating the onset of photo-ionization in these objects. Four objects show the presence of an He i line. We detect H2 emission line in the spectra of IRAS 06556+1623, IRAS 22023+5249, IRAS 18062+2410 and IRAS 20462+3416. The H2 emission line ratio 1-0 S(1)/2-1 S(1) indicates that H2 is radiatively excited due to the UV radiation of hot post-AGB central stars. When compared with the recent observations by other investigators, the Br\(\gamma \) and H2 emission fluxes varied in some of the objects. The hot post-AGB stars IRAS 22495+5134, IRAS 22023+5249, IRAS 18062+2410 and IRAS 20462+3416 seem to be evolving rapidly to the young low excitation planetary nebula phase. The spectra of the objects presented in this paper may be useful for future observers as some of these stars show spectral variation and since the post-AGB evolution of some of these stars is relatively rapid.
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MP is thankful to Dr. T. Fujii for his help during the observations. MP is thankful to the Director General of NAOJ and Prof. Y. Nakada and Prof. S. Deguchi for their kind encouragement and support. We are thankful to the referee for helpful comments.
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Parthasarathy, M., Muthumariappan, C. & Muneer, S. K-band spectra of selected post-AGB candidates. Astrophys Space Sci 365, 127 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10509-020-03834-1
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