Astronomy and Astrophysics – Astrophysics
Scientific paper
2003-12-19
Astron.Astrophys.415:451-469,2004
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Astrophysics
27 pages, 15 figures, to be published in Astronomy & Astrophysics
Scientific paper
10.1051/0004-6361:20034190
We present H alpha observations of the isolated interacting galaxy pair NGC 5426/27 using the scanning Fabry-Perot interferometer PUMA. The velocity field, various kinematical parameters and rotation curve for each galaxy were derived. The FWHM map and the residual velocities map were also computed to study the role of non-circular motions of the gas. Most of these motions can be associated with the presence of spiral arms and structure such as central bars. We found a small bar-like structure in NGC 5426, a distorted velocity field for NGC 5427 and a bridge-like feature between both galaxies which seems to be associated with NGC 5426. Using the observed rotation curves, a range of possible masses was computed for each galaxy. These were compared with the orbital mass of the pair derived from the relative motion of the participants. The rotation curve of each galaxy was also used to fit different mass distribution models considering the most common theoretical dark halo models. An analysis of the interaction process is presented and a possible 3D scenario for this encounter is also suggested.
Ambrocio-Cruz Patricia
Amram Ph.
Bernal Argelia
Coärer Etienne Le
Cruz-Gonzalez Irene
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