ARP 118, an interacting system with extreme velocity gradients

Astronomy and Astrophysics – Astrophysics

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Galactic Mass, H Ii Regions, Interacting Galaxies, Seyfert Galaxies, Elliptical Galaxies, Galactic Evolution, Radial Velocity, Star Formation Rate, Starburst Galaxies

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The photometry and kinematics of the interacting galaxy system Arp 118 are presented. Its eastern component, NGC 1144, is dominated by a ring-like structure of giant H II regions, the radial velocities of which vary by 1100 km/s. The central mission-line region of NGC 1144 shows velocity splitting of 280 km/s and a Seyfert 2 spectrum. Dynamical models that include a close encounter with the elliptical companion NGC 1143 indicate rotational velocities of about 700 km/s and lead to high values for the mass of NGC 1144 and its M/L ratio. NGC 1144 may be itself a merger in an early stage.

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