CO emission spectra for Centaurus A

The observed CO emission spectra in the discovered S1 and S2 shells in the nearby elliptical galaxy, Centaurus A. In both cases, two lines from different molecular states were observed that stand out clearly from the sky noise. The abscissa indicates the velocity (i.e., the radio frequency) and the ordinate the temperature (i.e., the intensity). These diagrammes represent approx. 20 and 30 hours of observation, respectively.

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ESO

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Identificazione:eso0010b
Tipo:Mappa
Data di rilascio:14 Marzo 2000
Notizie relative:eso0010
Grandezza:3000 x 1482 px

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Nome:Cen A, Centaurus A, NGC 5128
Tipo:Local Universe : Galaxy : Component : Central Black Hole
Local Universe : Galaxy : Type : Elliptical
Distanza:13 Milione Anni luce
Categoria:Galaxies
Quasars and Black Holes

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3.0 mmSwedish–ESO Submillimetre Telescope