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The far-UV spectrum of the low-excitation planetary nebula HD 138403
Surdej, Jean; Heck, A.
1982In Astronomy and Astrophysics, 116, p. 80-88
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Keywords :
PLANETARY NEBULAE; ULTRAVIOLET SPECTRA; HD 138403; MASS-LOSS
Abstract :
[en] Two high-resolution far-UV spectra of the low-excitation planetary nebula HD 138403 are analyzed which were obtained with the IUE satellite over the wavelength range from 1170 to 2070 A. It is shown that the nebula's far-UV spectrum comprises a stellar continuum on which are superimposed a few emission lines, numerous interstellar absorption lines, and various types of P Cygni profiles. Evidence is examined for substantial mass loss from the central nucleus, with terminal velocities of the order of 800 km/s. The observed nebular emissions are used to derive the electron density in the main nebula. The results are taken as supporting the hypothesis that a bipolar structure is expanding around HD 138403 via a selective radiation process involving an edge- or line-locking mechanism or both.
Disciplines :
Space science, astronomy & astrophysics
Author, co-author :
Surdej, Jean  ;  Université de Liège - ULiège > Département d'astrophys., géophysique et océanographie (AGO) > Astroph. extragalactique et observations spatiales (AEOS)
Heck, A.
Language :
English
Title :
The far-UV spectrum of the low-excitation planetary nebula HD 138403
Publication date :
December 1982
Journal title :
Astronomy and Astrophysics
ISSN :
0004-6361
eISSN :
1432-0746
Publisher :
EDP Sciences, Les Ulis, France
Volume :
116
Pages :
80-88
Peer reviewed :
Peer Reviewed verified by ORBi
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