Astronomy and Astrophysics – Astrophysics
Scientific paper
Jan 1995
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1995apj...439..269h&link_type=abstract
Astrophysical Journal, Part 1 (ISSN 0004-637X), vol. 439, no. 1, p. 269-278
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Astrophysics
6
Abundance, Astronomical Maps, Carbon Monoxide, Density Distribution, Interstellar Matter, Kinematics, Molecular Clouds, Absorption Spectra, Molecular Spectra, Molecular Spectroscopy, Radio Observation, Velocity Distribution
Scientific paper
Strip maps of (12)CO, (13)CO, and C(18)O J = 2-1 and J = 1-0 emissions from the Cep C dense core have been obtained to determine its density distribution and kinematic properties. Using large velocity gradient models to estimate gas conditions, we find that the H2 volume density ranges between 2500/cu cm at the core edge to 7000/cu cm at the central position. Absorption features are found in the (12)CO lines which are redshifted with respect to the cloud core velocities. Self-absorption is also identified in the profiles of (13)CO J = 2-1 emission but at velocities much closer to those of the central core of the line. Such a velocity structure denotes different kinematics and thermal conditions within several layers of material along the line of sight.
Heyer Mark H.
Ladd Edwin F.
No associations
LandOfFree
A multitransitional CO study of the Cepheus C cloud core 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 A multitransitional CO study of the Cepheus C cloud core, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and A multitransitional CO study of the Cepheus C cloud core will most certainly appreciate the feedback.
Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-1819500