We investigate the evolution of oxygen- and carbon-rich AGB stars, post-AGB objects, and planetary nebulae using data collected mainly from the MSX catalogue. Magnitudes and colour indices are compared with those calculated from a grid of synthetic spectra that describe the post-AGB evolution beginning at the onset of the superwind.
Cone search capability for table J/A+A/431/565/table1 (MSX counterparts of carbon-rich stars)
Cone search capability for table J/A+A/431/565/table2 (MSX counterparts of transition objects)
Cone search capability for table J/A+A/431/565/table3 (MSX counterparts of planetary nebulae)