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Condensations in planetary nebulae

Journal Article · · Astrophysical Journal
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1086/152094· OSTI ID:4419720
The observed low strengths of hydrogen radio recombination lines in planetary nebulae were investigated. The inclusion of a high degree of clumping in the nebular material is required to reduce the line enhancement predicted by non-LTE theory. Condensations with number densities of about 10 5 cm -3 seem to be required. The nature of such condensations is briefly discussed.
Research Organization:
Univ. of California, Los Angeles
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
NSA Number:
NSA-29-003252
OSTI ID:
4419720
Journal Information:
Astrophysical Journal, Journal Name: Astrophysical Journal Vol. 181; ISSN 0004-637X
Publisher:
Institute of Physics (IOP)
Country of Publication:
Country unknown/Code not available
Language:
English

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