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B2 0800+24 - a narrow-angle tail radio galaxy in a small group of galaxies

Journal Article · · Astrophys. J.; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1086/165487· OSTI ID:5710913
The environments of three asymmetric sources (B2 0800+24, NGC 4410a/b, and B2 1553+24) are studied in detail. Because the morphology of B2 0800+24 most clearly resembles the narrow-angle tails (NATs) found in clusters, this source is used to study the apparent conflict between the head-tail morphology and the low ram pressure present in a small group environment. If the jets in the NATs are ram-pressure confined, then lateral expansion of the jets in poor groups makes them easier to bend (this was observed for B2 0800+24). It is concluded that NAT morphology may be common both in rich clusters and in poor groups. 56 references.
Research Organization:
Colorado Univ., Boulder; New Mexico Univ., Albuquerque
OSTI ID:
5710913
Journal Information:
Astrophys. J.; (United States), Journal Name: Astrophys. J.; (United States) Vol. 319; ISSN ASJOA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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