Published December 15, 1974 | Version v1
Journal article

Detection of a strong and possibly variable compact millimeter wave component in Centaurus A

  • 1. National Radio Astronomy Observatory

Description

A surprisingly strong radio source which is probably variable on very short time scales has been observed at millimeter wavelengths near the nucleus of the radio galaxy Centaurns A (NGC 5128). This apparently opaque and compact component emits only a few percent of the total radiated power, but suggests the presence of a large source of energy at the galactic nucleus. Subject headings: radio sources, variable - spectra, radio

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Journal Title
The Astrophysical Journal
Journal Volume
194
Journal Issue
3
Series
Astrophys. J., Lett.
Journal Page Range
L135
ISSN
0004-637X

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Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
United States
INIS RN
6188905
Subject category
S79: ASTROPHYSICS, COSMOLOGY AND ASTRONOMY;
Descriptors DEI
COSMIC RADIO SOURCES; EMISSION; OPACITY; RADIO GALAXIES; RADIOWAVE RADIATION; SIZE; SPECTRA; VARIATIONS; ZONES
Descriptors DEC
ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION; GALAXIES; OPTICAL PROPERTIES; PHYSICAL PROPERTIES; RADIATIONS

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