Infrared observations of the galactic center. IV - The interstellar extinction

Astronomy and Astrophysics – Astronomy

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Galactic Nuclei, Infrared Astronomy, Interstellar Extinction, Interstellar Matter, M Stars, Molecular Absorption, Infrared Radiation, Silicates, Supergiant Stars

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Infrared observations of the compact sources and background in the galactic center are used to derive the 1.25-12.5-micron interstellar extinction law. The depth of the interstellar 10-micron silicate absorption feature is derived from observations of the M supergiant IRS 7. The ratio of visual to silicate extinction is found to be 8 + or - 3. From the colors of individual sources and the background, it is concluded that there are no more than 6 mag of visual extinction within the central 3 pc of the galactic center.

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