The interacting galaxy pair NGC 4485 and NGC 4490 - star formation and the interstellar medium

Journal Article · Sat Apr 01 04:00:00 EST 1989 · Astrophys. J.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1086/167337· OSTI ID:5856027

Thronson, Jr, H A; Hunter, D A; Casey, S; Harper, D A; Latter, W B

The 100- and 160-micron continuum emission from cool dust in the interacting gas-rich pair of galaxies, NGC 4490 and NGC 4485, was mapped. Visual continuum and H-alpha images of the pair were obtained. The state of the interstellar medium and the rate and efficiency of star formation are investigated. 49 refs.

• Research Organization: Wyoming Infrared Observatory, Laramie (USA); Lowell Observatory, Flagstaff, AZ (USA); Yerkes Observatory, Williams Bay, WI (USA); Steward Observatory, Tucson, AZ (USA)
• OSTI ID: 5856027
• Journal Information: Astrophys. J.; (United States), Journal Name: Astrophys. J.; (United States) Vol. 339; ISSN ASJOA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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640105* -- Astrophysics & Cosmology-- Galaxies
71 CLASSICAL AND QUANTUM MECHANICS
GENERAL PHYSICS
BASIC INTERACTIONS
COSMIC DUST
DUSTS
EMISSION SPECTRA
ENERGY SPECTRA
GALAXIES
GRAVITATIONAL INTERACTIONS
INFRARED SPECTRA
INTERACTIONS
INTERSTELLAR SPACE
SPACE
SPECTRA
SPECTROSCOPY
STAR EVOLUTION
VISIBLE SPECTRA