Astronomy and Astrophysics – Astrophysics
Scientific paper
Apr 1982
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Astrophysical Journal, Part 1, vol. 255, Apr. 15, 1982, p. 541-551.
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Astrophysics
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Interstellar Matter, Iue, Orion Nebula, Stellar Winds, Ultraviolet Absorption, Ultraviolet Spectra, Absorption Spectra, H Ii Regions, Ionizing Radiation, Line Spectra, Photoionization, Radial Velocity
Scientific paper
The International Ultraviolet Explorer was used to obtain high-resolution, far-UV spectra of theta 1 A, theta 1 C, theta 1 D, and theta 2 A Orionis. The interstellar absorption lines in these spectra are discussed with an emphasis on the high-ionization lines of C IV and Si IV. Theta 2 A Ori has interstellar C IV and Si IV absorption of moderate strength at the velocity found for normal H II region ions. Theta 1 C Ori has very strong interstellar C IV and Si IV absorption at velocities blueshifted by about 25 km/s from that found for the normal H II region ions. The possible origin of the high-ionization lines by three processes is considered: X-ray ionization, collisional ionization, and UV photoionization. It is concluded that the C IV and Si IV ions toward theta 2 A and theta 1 C Ori are likely produced by UV photoionization of surrounding nebular gas. In the case of theta 1 C Ori, the velocity shift of the high-ionization lines may be produced through the acceleration of high-density globules in the core of the nebula by the stellar wind of theta 1 C Ori.
Franco Jose
Savage Blair. D.
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