BD +03 deg 740 - A new extreme metal-poor dwarf

The results of a preliminary analysis of BD +03 deg 740 are presented. The analysis was based on the blue spectrum which was obtained with an exposure time of 40 min, giving a good S/N ratio for this 9.8-mag star. Graphs are presented which reveal the extreme weakness of the metal lines in the spectrum. The analysis of BD +03 deg 740, which is the most metal-poor dwarf in which s element abundances have been determined, confirms the presence of secondary elements in the atmospheres of the extreme halo dwarfs.