Global VLBA Observations of NGC 3079

1998 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 972-973 ◽  
Author(s):  
Satoko Satoh ◽  
M. Inoue ◽  
N. Nakai ◽  
K.M. Shibata ◽  
S. Kameno ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nuclear Region ◽  
Systemic Velocity ◽  
Unique Object ◽  
The Galaxy ◽  
Continuum Structure ◽  
Water Masers ◽  
Velocity Drift ◽  
Absorption Features ◽  
Water Maser

NGC 3079 has very luminous water megamaser from the nucleus, the peak of the spectrum being blueshifted by 180 km s-1 from the systemic velocity of the galaxy (Vsys = 1131 km s-1) (Henkel et al. 1984, Haschick & Baan 1985). Core-jet like continuum structure is also found in the nuclear region (Irwin & Seaquist 1988). No velocity drift for main features of water maser (VLSR — 941-975 km s1) has been shown (Nakai et al. 1995). However, the drift was recently detected for the maser of 1190 km s-1 (Nakai 1997). HI and OH absorptions were detected in the nucleus (Haschick & Baan 1985, Irwin & Seaquist 1991). Thus this galaxy is very unique object to investigate water masers, continuum structure and absorption features all together with VLBI.

scholarly journals 9.11. Global VLBI observations of the central region in NGC 3079

1998 ◽  
Vol 184 ◽  
pp. 403-404
Author(s):  
Satoko Satoh ◽  
M. Inoue ◽  
K.M. Shibata ◽  
S. Kameno ◽  
V. Migenes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nuclear Region ◽  
Vlbi Observations ◽  
Systemic Velocity ◽  
Unique Object ◽  
The Galaxy ◽  
Continuum Structure ◽  
Water Masers ◽  
Velocity Drift ◽  
Absorption Features ◽  
Water Maser

NGC 3079 has very luminous water megamaser from the nucleus, the peak of the spectrum being blueshifted by 180 km s−1 from the systemic velocity of the galaxy (Vsys = 1131 km s−1) (Henkel et al. 1984, Haschick & Baan 1985). Core-jet like continuum structure is also found in the nuclear region (Irwin & Seaquist 1988). No velocity drift for main features of water maser (VLSR = 941–975 km s−1) has been shown (Nakai et al. 1995). However, the drift was recently detected for the maser of 1190 km s−1 (Nakai 1997). HI and OH absorptions are detected in the nucleus (Haschick & Baan 1985, Irwin & Seaquist 1991). Thus this galaxy is very unique object to investigate water masers, continuum structure and absorption features all together with VLBI.

scholarly journals Deeply Embedded Protostellar Population in the Central Molecular Zone Suggested by H2O Masers and Dense Cores

2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (S322) ◽  
pp. 99-102
Author(s):  
Xing Lu ◽  
Qizhou Zhang ◽  
Jens Kauffmann ◽  
Thushara Pillai ◽  
Steven N. Longmore ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Star Formation ◽  
Dust Emission ◽  
High Sensitivity ◽  
High Angular Resolution ◽  
Physical Conditions ◽  
Dense Cores ◽  
The Galaxy ◽  
Water Masers ◽  
Water Maser

AbstractThe Central Molecular Zone (CMZ), usually referring to the inner 500 pc of the Galaxy, contains a dozen of massive (~105M⊙) molecular clouds. Are these clouds going to actively form stars like Sgr B2? How are they affected by the extreme physical conditions in the CMZ, such as strong turbulence? Here we present a first step towards answering these questions. Using high-sensitivity, high angular resolution radio and (sub)millimeter observations, we studied deeply embedded star formation in six massive clouds in the CMZ, including the 20 and 50 km s−1 clouds, Sgr B1 off (as known as dust ridge clouds e/f), Sgr C, Sgr D, and G0.253 – 0.016. The VLA water maser observations suggest a population of deeply embedded protostellar candidates, many of which are new detections. The SMA 1.3 mm continuum observations reveal peaks in dust emission associated with the masers, suggesting the existence of dense cores. While our findings confirm that clouds such as G0.253 – 0.016 lack internal compact substructures and are quiescent in terms of star formation, two clouds (the 20 km s−1 cloud and Sgr C) stand out with clusters of water masers with associated dense cores which may suggest a population of deeply embedded protostars at early evolutionary phases. Follow-up observations with VLA and ALMA are necessary to confirm their protostellar nature.

scholarly journals VLBI Observations of Central Region in NGC 3079

1998 ◽  
Vol 164 ◽  
pp. 219-220 ◽  
Author(s):  
Satoko Satoh ◽  
M. Inoue ◽  
N. Nakai ◽  
K. M. Shibata ◽  
S. Kameno ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Galactic Disk ◽  
Rotating Disk ◽  
Spectral Indices ◽  
Clear Indication ◽  
Central Mass ◽  
Vlbi Observations ◽  
The Galaxy ◽  
Absorption Features ◽  
Water Maser ◽  
The Continuum

AbstractWe present multi-frequency observations towards the nucleus of NGC 3079 using both Japan VLBI Network (J-Net) and the VLBA including phased VLA and Effelsberg. We detected two continuum components at 1.4 and 8.4 GHz, and determined the spectral indices for each component. Further, we found several H ɪ absorption features towards the continuum components whose velocity gradient is opposite to the galaxy rotation. Assuming rotation, the central mass is estimated to be 3 × 106M⊙. The water maser distribution extends in North-South direction along the galactic disk, while no clear indication of a Keplerian rotating disk was found.

scholarly journals Water maser and radio continuum emission towards IRAS 23139+5939

2007 ◽  
Vol 3 (S242) ◽  
pp. 180-181
Author(s):  
M. A. Trinidad ◽  
S. Curiel ◽  
J. M. Torrelles ◽  
L. F. Rodríguez ◽  
V. Migenes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Flux Density ◽  
Line Emission ◽  
The Other ◽  
Radio Continuum ◽  
High Mass ◽  
Continuum Emission ◽  
Maser Line ◽  
Water Masers ◽  
Water Maser ◽  
The Continuum

AbstractWe present simultaneous observations of continuum (3.5 and 1.3cm) and water maser line emission (1.3cm) carried out with the VLA-A toward the high-mass object IRAS 23139+5939. We detected two radio continuum sources at 3.5cm separated by 0”5 (~2400 AU), I23139 and I23139S. Based on the observed continuum flux density and the spectral index, we suggest that I23139 is a thermal radio jet associated with a high-mass YSO. On the other hand, based on the spatio-kinematical distribution of the water masers, together with the continuum emission information, we speculate that I23139S is also a jet source powering some of the masers detected in the region.

scholarly journals Detection of a Sub-Keplerian Water Maser Disk at the Active Galactic Nucleus of the Galaxy IC 1481

2009 ◽  
Vol 61 (5) ◽  
pp. 1143-1151 ◽  
Author(s):  
Koichi Mamyoda ◽  
Naomasa Nakai ◽  
Aya Yamauchi ◽  
Philip Diamond ◽  
Jean-Marc HurÉ
Keyword(s):  
Active Galactic Nucleus ◽  
The Galaxy ◽  
Water Maser

Water masers as signposts of extremely young planetary nebulae

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (S336) ◽  
pp. 377-380
Author(s):  
José F. Gómez ◽  
Luis F. Miranda ◽  
Lucero Uscanga ◽  
Olga Suárez
Keyword(s):  
Planetary Nebulae ◽  
Radio Continuum ◽  
Continuum Emission ◽  
Water Masers ◽  
Water Maser

AbstractOnly five planetary nebulae (PNe) have been confirmed to emit water masers. They seem to be very young PNe. The water emission in these objects preferentially traces circumstellar toroids, although in K 3-35 and IRAS 15103-5754, it may also trace collimated jets. We present water maser observations of these two sources at different epochs. The water maser distribution changes on timescales of months to a few years. We speculate that these changes may be due to the variation of the underlying radio continuum emission, which is amplified by the maser process in the foreground material.

scholarly journals Mainline and water maser observations of OH/IR stars in the Arecibo sky

1997 ◽  
Vol 180 ◽  
pp. 356-356
Author(s):  
B. M. Lewis
Keyword(s):  
Detection Rate ◽  
Planetary Nebulae ◽  
Complete Sample ◽  
Detection Rates ◽  
Ir Stars ◽  
Circumstellar Shells ◽  
Water Masers ◽  
The Many ◽  
Water Maser

A complete sample of color selected IRAS sources with S(25) ≥ 2 Jy in the Arecibo sky and(0° ≤ δ ≤ 37°) was examined previously for 1612 MHz masers. The resulting set of OH/IR stars has now been searched for mainline OH masers at Arecibo (Lewis 1997) and for 22 GHz water masers at Effelsberg (Engels & Lewis 1996). The high overall detection rate of 61.6% for the mainlines and 54.8% for water is partly a result of deployed sensitivity, and partly due to the many blue objects in the sample. But the detectability of both masers improves when S(25)> 20 Jy, as the accompanying tables show. Still the bluest objects exhibit higher (usually ≥80%) detection rates, while there is a clear decrease in detections from redder shells: this decrease begins circa (25–12) μm=–0.55 for mainline masers, and abruptly circa (25–12) μm = −0.35 for water. These trends adhere to the descriptive sequence of the chronological scenario for masers in circumstellar shells, though a few proto planetary nebulae and very red OH/IR stars have water masers and a few mainline masers are detected in shells with (25-12) μm ≥ −0.2.

scholarly journals New Data on the Peculiar Galaxy MRK 273

1990 ◽  
Vol 124 ◽  
pp. 201-208 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. S. Asatrian ◽  
A. R. Petrosian ◽  
F. Börngen
Keyword(s):  
Radio Continuum ◽  
Main Body ◽  
Blue Color ◽  
Close System ◽  
Peculiar Galaxy ◽  
The Galaxy ◽  
Thermal Origin ◽  
Absorption Features

AbstractOn the basis of direct UBV and spectral observations at Tautenburg (DDR) 2m and Special Observatory (USSR) 6m telescopes respectively the colorimetric and spectral investigations of the megamaser galaxy MRK 273 are carried out. It is seen that: MRK 273 is in a physical group of galaxies, which contains at least five members. Two bright central condensations of MRK 273 are Seyfert nuclei. The area of the main body of MRK 273 which contains both Seyfert nuclei and from which comes out a straight tail, is redder than the remaining part of the galaxy. The tail has a pronounced blue color and most probably radiates in [OIII] λ5007 line. Observed radio continuum, OH and HI absorption features are related to bright “a” nucleus of galaxy. We come to the conclusion that MRK 273 which is the member of the group of the galaxies is itself a close system of two objects with AGNs. The tail, with radiation being of thermal origin, probably is the result of the interaction of these galaxies.

scholarly journals H2O maser emission from the Seyfert 2 galaxy IC 2560: evidence for a super-massive black hole and a probe for mass-accretion rate

2002 ◽  
Vol 206 ◽  
pp. 400-403
Author(s):  
Yuko Ishihara ◽  
Naomasa Nakai ◽  
Naoko Iyomoto ◽  
Kazuo Makishima ◽  
Phil Diamond ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Black Hole ◽  
High Velocity ◽  
Accretion Rate ◽  
Rotating Disk ◽  
Massive Black Hole ◽  
Central Mass ◽  
Maser Emission ◽  
Mass Accretion Rate ◽  
Systemic Velocity ◽  
Velocity Drift

Our observations of H2O masers have detected some high-velocity features and a secular velocity drift of the systemic features in the Seyfert 2 Galaxy IC 2560. The high-velocity features were blue- and red-shifted from the systemic velocity of 220-420 km s−1 and 210-350 km s−1, respectively. The velocity of the systemic features drifted at a secular rate of 2.62 km s−1 yr−1. Assuming the existence of a compact rotating disk as in NGC 4258, IC 2560 possesses a nuclear disk with inner and outer radii of 0.07 pc and 0.26 pc, respectively, and a confined mass of 2.8 × 106M⊙ at the center, making the central density > 2.1 × 109M⊙ pc−3. Such a dense object cannot be a cluster of stars, and this strongly suggests that the central mass is a super-massive black hole. Since the 2-10 keV luminosity of IC 2560 is 1 × 1041 erg s−1, the mass accretion rate of the suggested black hole must be 2 × 10−5M⊙ yr−1.

HI and OH Absorption of the Nuclear Region of NGC 3079

2001 ◽  
Vol 205 ◽  
pp. 196-197
Author(s):  
S. Sawada-Satoh ◽  
M. Inoue ◽  
K.M. Shibata ◽  
S. Kameno ◽  
N. Nakai ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nuclear Region ◽  
Absorption Features

We conducted an observation of weak HI and OH absorption features in the parsec-scale nuclear region of NGC 3079 using a global VLBI network; the VLBA, the VLA and the Green Bank 43-m telescope of NRAO. One mas corresponds to 0.076 pc in NGC 3079.

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