Astronomy and Astrophysics – Astrophysics
Scientific paper
2004-05-27
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Astrophysics
29 pages with 4 tables and 10 figures (JPEGs), accepted for publication in ApJS. Full-resolution images available on request
Scientific paper
10.1086/424446
We present here the results of a 325 MHz radio survey of M31, conducted with the A-configuration of the Very Large Array. The survey covered an area of 7.6 deg$^2$, and a total of 405 radio sources between $\la$6\arcsec and 170\arcsec in extent were mapped with a resolution of 6\arcsec and a 1$\sigma$ sensitivity of $\sim$0.6 \mjyb. For each source, its morphological class, major axis $\theta_M$, minor axis $\theta_m$, position angle $\theta_{PA}$, peak flux $I$, integrated flux density $S$, spectral index $\alpha$ and spectral curvature parameter $\phi$ were calculated. A comparison of the flux and radial distribution -- both in the plane of the sky and in the plane of M31 -- of these sources with those of the XMM--LSS and WENSS radio surveys revealed that a vast majority of sources detected are background radio galaxies. As a result of this analysis, we expect that only a few sources are intrinsic to M31. These sources are identified and discussed in an accompanying paper.
Gaensler Bryan M.
Gelfand Joseph D.
Lazio Joseph T. W.
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