Astronomy and Astrophysics – Astrophysics
Scientific paper
2001-09-12
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Astrophysics
Accepted in Astronomy & Astrophysics. Fig 1 is supplied as low resolution gif files. Contact L. Lara for better quality postsc
Scientific paper
10.1051/0004-6361:20011279
We constructed and presented in the first paper of this series a new sample of 84 large angular size radio galaxies by selecting from the NRAO VLA Sky Survey objects with angular size > 4', declination above +60 degrees and total flux density at 1.4 GHz > 100 mJy. In this paper we present optical spectra and images of those galaxies associated with the radio emission for which no redshift was known prior to our observations. Optical counterparts have been identified for all (but one) members of the sample. After our observations, a reliable spectroscopic redshift is available for 67 objects (80%) from the sample. This paper, second of a series of three, contributes to increase the number of well defined samples of radio galaxies with ample spectroscopic information.
Cotton William D.
Feretti Luigina
Giovannini Gabriele
Lara Liana
Marcaide Juan Maria
No associations
LandOfFree
A new sample of large angular size radio galaxies. II. The optical data 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 new sample of large angular size radio galaxies. II. The optical data, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and A new sample of large angular size radio galaxies. II. The optical data will most certainly appreciate the feedback.
Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-611098