Internal structure and polarization of the optical jet of the quasar 3C273

A study obtained high-resolution intensity and polarization maps of the optical jet of extragalactic radio source 3C273 using the Faint Object Camera on the Hubble Space Telescopes. The features of the jet are described.

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Veröffentlicht in:	Nature (London) 1993-09, Vol.365 (6442), p.133-135
Hauptverfasser:	Thomson, R. C, Mackay, C. D, Wright, A. E
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Astronomy Earth, ocean, space Exact sciences and technology Quasars Quasars. Active or peculiar galaxies, objects, and systems Space telescopes Stellar systems. Galactic and extragalactic objects and systems. The universe
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Zusammenfassung:	A study obtained high-resolution intensity and polarization maps of the optical jet of extragalactic radio source 3C273 using the Faint Object Camera on the Hubble Space Telescopes. The features of the jet are described.
ISSN:	0028-0836 1476-4687
DOI:	10.1038/365133a0