Mid-infrared, spatially resolved spectroscopy of the nucleus of the Circinus galaxy

High spatial resolution spectroscopy at 8-13 μm with T-ReCS on Gemini-S has revealed striking variations in the mid-infrared emission and absorption in the nucleus of the Circinus galaxy (hereafter Circinus) on subarcsecond scales. The core of Circinus is compact and obscured by a substantial column...

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Main Authors: Roche, P, Packham, C, Telesco, C, Radomski, J, Alonso-Hererro, A, Aitken, D, Colina, L, Perlman, E
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2006