Astronomy and Astrophysics – Astrophysics
Scientific paper
1998-04-10
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Astrophysics
10 pp LaTeX + 3 PostScript figures, Submitted to ApJ (1 Apr 1998)
Scientific paper
10.1086/306790
The observed map of 1.809 MeV gamma-rays from radioactive Al-26 (Oberlack et al, 1996) shows clear evidence of Galactic plane origin with an uneven distribution. We have simulated the map using a Monte Carlo technique together with simple assumptions about the spatial distributions and yields of Al-26 sources (clustered core-collapse supernovae and Wolf Rayet stars; low- and high-mass AGB stars; and novae). Although observed structures (e.g., tangents to spiral arms, bars, and known star-forming regions) are not included in the model, our simulated gamma-ray distribution bears resemblance to the observed distribution. The major difference is that the model distribution has a strong smooth background along the Galactic plane from distant sources in the disk of the Galaxy. We suggest that the smooth background is to be expected, and probably has been suppressed by background subtraction in the observed map. We have also found an upper limit of 1 Msun to the contribution of flux from low-yield, smoothly distributed sources (low-mass AGB stars and novae).
Baron Eddie
Branch David
Lentz Eric J.
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