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Distances to Supernova Remnants G31.9+0.0 and G54.4−0.3 Associated with Molecular Clouds

Journal Article · · Astrophysical Journal
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  1. Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB T2N 1N4 (Canada)
New distances to the supernova remnants (SNRs) G31.9+0.0 and G54.4−0.3 have been found. The analysis method uses H i absorption spectra and CO channel maps. Individual H i channel maps are used to verify absorption features in the H i absorption spectrum or to determine if they have noise. Both of the SNRs are associated with molecular clouds so accurate kinematic velocities are determined. The H iabsorption is used to resolve the kinematic distance ambiguity. The resulting new distance for G31.9+0.0 is 7.1 ± 0.4 kpc and for G54.4−0.3 it is 6.6 ± 0.6 kpc. These are significant revisions to the previous values.
OSTI ID:
22663408
Journal Information:
Astrophysical Journal, Journal Name: Astrophysical Journal Journal Issue: 2 Vol. 843; ISSN ASJOAB; ISSN 0004-637X
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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