Astronomy and Astrophysics – Astrophysics
Scientific paper
2006-12-19
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Astrophysics
8 pages, including 4 figures and 3 tables. Accepted in A&A. Replaced with the final version
Scientific paper
10.1051/0004-6361:20066675
Images obtained with the ESO VLT and FORS1 in [O III] 5007 on- and off-band as well as r_Gunn filters are analyzed to search for Planetary Nebula (PN) candidates in the dwarf irregular NGC 3109. In the continuum-subtracted [O III] 5007 on-band images, a large number of emission-line regions were detected. We describe the criteria employed in order to distinguish PN candidates from compact HII regions, finding that the sizes and the properties of the ionizing stars are the most unambiguous discriminators for separating the two classes. Based upon these criteria, we have found 20 PN candidates for which we present coordinates, nebular [O III] fluxes, and stellar magnitudes. The cumulative luminosity function for these PNe is discussed. A catalog of HII regions listing coordinates, nebular [O III] fluxes, stellar magnitudes and other characteristics is also presented. We find that HII regions are rather concentrated towards the disk of the galaxy, while PNe are found also above and below this structure, consistent with their belonging to an older stellar population.
Peña Manuel
Richer Michael Gerard
Stasinska Grazina
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