Published August 23, 1984 | Version v1
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Infrared spectropolarimetry of Seyfert galaxy NGC1068

Creators

  • 1. Melbourne Univ., Parkville (Australia). School of Physics
  • 2. Anglo-Australian Observatory, Epping (Australia)
  • 3. Hatfield Polytechnic (UK)

Description

The authors present here spectropolarimetric measurements of Seyfert galaxy NGC1068, between 8 and 13 μm, which show that the polarized flux at these wavelengths is intrinsic to the emission mechanism and not due to absorption by aligned grains. (author)

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Nature (London)
Journal Volume
310
Journal Issue
5979
Series
Nature (London).
Journal Page Range
660-662
ISSN
0028-0836

INIS

Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Country of Input or Organization
United Kingdom
INIS RN
16000826
Subject category
S79: ASTROPHYSICS, COSMOLOGY AND ASTRONOMY;
Descriptors DEI
COSMIC DUST; EMISSION; INFRARED RADIATION; POLARIZATION; SEYFERT GALAXIES; SPECTRA
Descriptors DEC
DUSTS; ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION; GALAXIES; RADIATIONS