IUE observations of NGC 1068 - The extremely luminous starburst knots

A complete investigation of the UV characteristics of the starburst knots in the inner 3 kpc region of NGC 1068 mapped by the IUE is presented. It is noted that these knots probably represent the most luminous H II regions yet studied at optical and UV wavelengths. Comparisons suggest that the brigh...

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Veröffentlicht in:	The Astrophysical journal 1991-10, Vol.379 (2), p.596-608
Hauptverfasser:	Bruhweiler, F. C., Truong, K. Q., Altner, B.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Astronomy Astrophysics Earth, ocean, space Exact sciences and technology Quasars. Active or peculiar galaxies, objects, and systems Stellar systems. Galactic and extragalactic objects and systems. The universe
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Zusammenfassung:	A complete investigation of the UV characteristics of the starburst knots in the inner 3 kpc region of NGC 1068 mapped by the IUE is presented. It is noted that these knots probably represent the most luminous H II regions yet studied at optical and UV wavelengths. Comparisons suggest that the brightest knot, knot 1, is 30 times brighter than NGC 604 in M33 and has a total luminosity of not less than 10 to the 43rd ergs/s.
ISSN:	0004-637X 1538-4357
DOI:	10.1086/170532