Abstract
Photometric scans through the central region of M82 with a resolution of 6 arcsec reveal that the 2.2-micron emission source has a compact ridge structure which is approximately aligned + or - 10 deg with the major axis of the galaxy. The source has an integrated K magnitude of 6.5 and dimensions of 300 x 75 pc, corresponding to 20 x 5 arcsec on the sky. The 2.2-micron ridge embraces the bright visible knots A and E and lies close to the center of the 10-micron emission region and the subarcsecond radio source.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 23-27 |
Journal | Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society |
Volume | 186 |
Issue number | 3 |
Publication status | Published - 1979 |