Published October 2008 | Version v1
Journal article

High-frequency VLBI observations of Sgr A* during a multi-frequency campaign in May 2007

  • 1. Max-Planck-Institut fuer Radioastronomie, Auf dem Huegel 69, D-53121 Bonn (Germany)
  • 2. University of Cologne, I. Physikalisches Institut, Zuelpicher Str. 77, D-50937 Koeln (Germany)

Description

In May 2007 the compact radio source Sgr A* was observed in a global multi-frequency monitoring campaign, from radio to X-ray bands. Here we present and discuss first and preliminary results from polarization sensitive VLBA observations, which took place during May 14-25, 2007. Here, Sgr A* was observed in dual polarization on 10 consecutive days at 22, 43, and 86 GHz. We describe the VLBI experiments, our data analysis, monitoring program and show preliminary images obtained at the various frequencies. We discuss the data with special regard also to the short term variability.

Availability note (English)

Available from http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1742-6596/131/1/012059

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Journal of Physics. Conference Series (Online)
Journal Volume
131
Journal Issue
1
Journal Page Range
[6 p.]
ISSN
1742-6596

Conference

Title
Astrophysics at high angular resolution
Acronym
Conference on the Universe under the microscope
Dates
21-25 Apr 2008
Place
Bad Honnef (Germany)

INIS

Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Country of Input or Organization
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
INIS RN
41039047
Subject category
S79: ASTROPHYSICS, COSMOLOGY AND ASTRONOMY;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Conference
Descriptors DEI
ASTROPHYSICS; COSMIC PHOTONS; DATA ANALYSIS; GHZ RANGE; IMAGES; INTERFEROMETRY; MONITORING; POLARIZATION; RADIOASTRONOMY; X RADIATION
Descriptors DEC
ASTRONOMY; BOSONS; COSMIC RADIATION; ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION; ELEMENTARY PARTICLES; FREQUENCY RANGE; IONIZING RADIATIONS; MASSLESS PARTICLES; PHOTONS; PHYSICS; RADIATIONS