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Based on new ISO mid-infrared observations and ground based H(alpha) and near-infrared observations, we report the detection of a bright starburst in the intragroup medium (IGM) of the famous compact group of galaxies Stephan's Quintet.
We have observed 19 Virgo cluster spiral galaxies with the Long Wavelength Spectrometer (LWS) onboard ESAs Infrared Space Observatory (ISO) obtaining spectral around the (C II) 157.741-micrometer fine structure line.
We present an overview of the science capabilities enabled by a mid-infrared camera/spectrometer on board the NGST. Even without full mid-IR optimization, a mid-infrared (5-30 microns) instrument on the NGST will be orders of magnitude more sensitive than any equivalent ground-based instrument/telescope combination. In the extragalactic arena, the mid-IR region is critical for a complete understanding of the or high-redshift universe, dusty star-formation regions at low and high redshifts, and starburst vs. AGN discrimination. In the local universe, great strides forward can be made using mid-IR imaging, spectroscopy, and coronagraphy of dusty and rocky disks of all ages, from protostellar to remnant debris disks. Near-neighbor detection and characterization can also be greatly advanced by mid-infrared observations.
We combine the ISOPHOT 60(micro)m image of Tuffs, et al. (1996) and VLA radio continuum images at 6 and 20cm from the literature to study the 60(micro)m light distribution and its correlation with radio continuum within the disk of nearby spiral galaxy NGC6946, at an effective resolution of + - 52.
Large-scale dust heating and cooling in the diffuse medium of M31 is studied using the high resolution (HiRes) IRAS maps in conjunction with UV, optical (UBV), and the HI maps. A dust heating/cooling model is developed based on a radiative transfer model which assumes a 'Sandwich' configuration of dust and stars takes account of the effect of dust grain scattering.
Significant differences are found in the IRAS color-color diagrams of small regions within the disk of M31 compared to Galactic cirrus, most noticeably demonstrated by a trend of low surface brightness ratio.
The Crab pulsar PSR0531+21 was observed in a balloon flight from the Xianghe Balloon Station (China). Data were obtained in the range 20 to 200 keV with a poswish hard X-ray telescope which comprised a 150 sq cm primary crystal of 5 mm thick CsI(T1) which actively shielded the lower 2 pi steradians by a 5 cm thick NaI(T1) crystal. The scintillation pulses originating in CsI and NaI crystals are distinguished by pulse shape discrimination. The telescope has a field of view of approximately 4 deg H psi H pi determined by graded shield and collimator. The effective geometric area of the detector is 116 sq cm. It is noted that when folding a data flow on a long period interference from the data acquisition, transmission and recording system considerably affect the result.
The problem of the origin of the cosmic rays is still uncertain. As a theory, it should explain the support of particles and energy, the mechanism of acceleration and propagation as well as some important features obtained directly from cosmic ray experiments, such as the power spectrum and the knee. There are two kinds of models for interpreting the knee of the cosmic ray spectrum. One is the leaky box model. Another model suggests that the cut-off rigidity of the main sources causes the knee. The present paper studies the spectrum and the anisotropy of cosmic rays in an isotropic diffuse model with explosive discrete sources in an infinite galaxy.