H/sub 2/O maser survey in the Magellanic Clouds

Journal Article · Mon Mar 01 04:00:00 EST 1982 · Astron. J.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5426351

Scalise, E Jr; Braz, M A

An extensive search for water vapor maser emission towards the Large and Small Magellanic Clouds is reported. The 6/sub 16/--5/sub 23/ transition of water molecule was detected in two H II regions in LMC (including N 159, previously was detected) and in two H II regions in SMC. A total of 32 positions was searched in both Clouds. The strength of the sources detected is comparable with galactic masers with luminosities L< or approx. =10/sup -2/L/sub sun/.

• Research Organization: INPE: Instituto de Pesquisas Espaciais/Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvivento Cientifico e Tecnologico, C.P. 515, 12200-Sao Jose dos Campos, Sao Paulo, Brasil
• OSTI ID: 5426351
• Journal Information: Astron. J.; (United States), Journal Name: Astron. J.; (United States) Vol. 87:3; ISSN ANJOA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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ABSORPTION SPECTRA
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RADIATIONS
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