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Unveiling the structure of the planetary nebula M 2-48: Kinematics and physical conditions | L. Lopez-Martin
; J. A. Lopez
; C. Esteban
; R. Vazquez
; A. Raga
; J. M. Torrelles (Institut d’Estudis Espacials de Catalunya
; Instituto de Ciencias del Espacio
; L. F. Miranda
; J. Meaburn
; L. Olguin
; | Date: |
8 Apr 2002 | Subject: | astro-ph | Affiliation: | IAC, Observatoire de Paris), J. A. Lopez (IAUNAM), C. Esteban (IAC), R. Vazquez (IAUNAM), A. Raga (Insituto Cienacias Nucleares), J. M. Torrelles (Institut d’Estudis Espacials de Catalunya and Instituto de Ciencias del Espacio (CSIC)), L. F. Mira | Abstract: | The kinematics and physical conditions of the bipolar planetary nebula M 2-48 are analysed from high and low dispersion long-slit spectra. Previous CCD narrow-band optical observations have suggested that this nebula is mainly formed by a pair of symmetric bow-shocks, an off-center semi-circular shell, and an internal bipolar structure. The bipolar outflow has a complex structure, characterised by a series of shocked regions located between the bright core and the polar tips. There is an apparent kinematic discontinuity between the bright bipolar core and the outer regions. The fragmented ring around the bright bipolar region presents a low expansion velocity and could be associated to ejection in the AGB-PN transition phase, although its nature remains unclear. The chemical abundances of the central region are derived, showing that M 2-48 is a Type I planetary nebula (PN). | Source: | arXiv, astro-ph/0204124 | Services: | Forum | Review | PDF | Favorites |
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