Published June 1985 | Version v1
Journal article

Spiral structure of the Galaxy in the environment of the Sun according to diffuse nebulae

  • 1. AN SSSR, Moscow. Astronomicheskij Sovet

Description

Spiral arms in the Galaxy were traced by 255 emission nebulae with known photometric distances. Some parameters of the spiral structure were found. Pitch angles of three arms identified with Local, Perseus and Saggitarius arms range between 18 deg and 21 deg. The radio source W51, a giant star formation region turned out to be located in the extention of the Local arm

Additional details

Additional titles

Original title (Russian)
Спиральная структура Галактики в окрестностях Солнца по диффузным туманностям

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Pis'ma Astron. Zh.
Journal Volume
11
Journal Issue
6
Series
Pis'ma Astron. Zh.
Journal Page Range
448-454
ISSN
0320-0108
CODEN
PAZHD

INIS

Country of Publication
Russian Federation
Country of Input or Organization
USSR
INIS RN
17000870
Subject category
S79: ASTROPHYSICS, COSMOLOGY AND ASTRONOMY;
Descriptors DEI
ANGULAR DISTRIBUTION; COORDINATES; DISTANCE; H2 REGIONS; MILKY WAY; NEBULAE; RADIO GALAXIES; SPIRAL CONFIGURATION
Descriptors DEC
CONFIGURATION; COSMIC RADIO SOURCES; DISTRIBUTION; GALAXIES

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Notes
For English translation see the journal Soviet Astronomy Letters (USA).