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| Author(s): |
Lago, P. J. A.
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Costa, R. D. D.
Total Authors: 2
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| Document type: | Journal article |
| Source: | REVISTA MEXICANA DE ASTRONOMIA Y ASTROFISICA; v. 52, n. 2, p. 329-337, OCT 2016. |
| Web of Science Citations: | 0 |
| Abstract | |
Abstract: The 3D structure and position-velocity (P-V) diagrams of NGC 2440 were modeled aiming to describe the morphology of this object, specially its core. High resolution spectra, HST images and P-V diagrams were used to reproduce the 3D structure of the nebula using SHAPE. The best model for the nebula is a torus torn apart in three pieces by interaction with the surrounding medium, either winds or the radiation field. Orientation angles of 27 ± 5 and −5 ± 3 degrees were derived for the bipolar components at PA of 85 and 35 degrees respectively. No additional bipolar lobes were required to model the observed features. Using our velocity field, a distance of 1.8 ± 0.5 kpc was derived for the nebula. These results are the first obtained for NGC 2440 from modeling in a 3D environment. (AU) | |
| FAPESP's process: | 10/18835-3 - Planetary nebulae, stars and chemical evolution of stellar systems |
| Grantee: | Roberto Dell'Aglio Dias da Costa |
| Support Opportunities: | Research Projects - Thematic Grants |