The properties and origins of molecular gas in the lenticular galaxies NGC 404, 4710 and 5195

Astronomy and Astrophysics – Astrophysics

Scientific paper

Rate now

  [ 0.00 ] – not rated yet Voters 0   Comments 0

Details

22

Galactic Structure, Interstellar Gas, Molecular Clouds, Spiral Galaxies, Carbon, Emission Spectra, Molecular Gases

Scientific paper

Properties of the molecular interstellar medium in three SO galaxies (NGC 404, NGC 4710, and NGC 5195) were examined. The (C-12)O J = 2-1 (230 GHz) and (C-13)O J = 1-2 spectra were obtained during December 1988 observations with the NRAO 12-m telescope at Kitt Peak, and were compared to (C-12)O J = 1-0 spectra. The resultant line ratios were used to compare the molecular properties of the three SO galaxies with those of normal spiral galaxies. It was found that the NGC 404 and NGC 4710 have molecular clouds similar to those observed in normal spirals. On the other hand, the molecular clouds in NGC 5195 were found to be warmer and, possibly, less dense or more clumpy than those seen in typical spiral galaxies. The (C-12)O J = 1-2 map of NGC 5195 is included.

No associations

LandOfFree

Say what you really think

Search LandOfFree.com for scientists and scientific papers. Rate them and share your experience with other people.

Rating

The properties and origins of molecular gas in the lenticular galaxies NGC 404, 4710 and 5195 does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this scientific paper.

If you have personal experience with The properties and origins of molecular gas in the lenticular galaxies NGC 404, 4710 and 5195, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and The properties and origins of molecular gas in the lenticular galaxies NGC 404, 4710 and 5195 will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

     

Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-838626

  Search
All data on this website is collected from public sources. Our data reflects the most accurate information available at the time of publication.