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A shocking surprise in Stephan's Quintet.

Authors :
Appleton, Philip
Cluver, Michelle
Source :
Astronomy; Jan2011, Vol. 39 Issue 1, p34-39, 6p, 8 Color Photographs, 2 Diagrams
Publication Year :
2011

Abstract

The article discusses the discovery of radiation from a group of galaxies called Stephan’s Quintet (NGC 7320), which is part of the constellation Pegasus the Winged Horse. An overview of the astronomical observations using the Spitzer Space Telescope to discover H<subscript>2</subscript> infrared emission from Stephan’s Quintet is presented, which includes a diagram illustrating the source of the radiation. INSETS: What's going on in Stephan's Quintet?;Extending to the earliest galaxies..

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00916358
Volume :
39
Issue :
1
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Astronomy
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
55739779