Published October 15, 1980 | Version v1
Journal article

Ammonia observations of DR 21, W51, NGC 1333, and other sources

  • 1. E.O. Hulbert Center for Space Research, Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, DC

Description

The ammonia clouds in DR 21, W51, NGC 1333, NGC 2264, L134 N, and S140 have been mapped in several transitions. Ammonia has also been detected in several other sources we well. The DR 21 data reveal a long, narrow emission ridge and suggest a slight anomaly in the NH3(1,1) satellite emission, as was previously predicted. The validity of the single-temperature local thermodynamic equilibrium (LTE) model is discussed, and curves describing the effect of a gradient in excitation temperature are presented

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Journal Title
Astrophys. J.
Journal Volume
241
Journal Issue
2
Series
Astrophys. J.
Journal Page Range
655-675
ISSN
0004-637X