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The interpretation of the interstellar λ2175 Å feature is reviewed. Various proposed explanations for the feature are examined, and difficulties with each of the proposed interpretations are identified.
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Draine, B.T. (1989). On the Interpretation of the λ2175Å Feature. In: Allamandola, L.J., Tielens, A.G.G.M. (eds) Interstellar Dust. International Astronomical Union / Union Astronomique Internationale, vol 135. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-2462-8_27
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