Bright optical synchrotron counterpart of the western hot spot in Pictor A

Journal Article · Sun Mar 01 04:00:00 EST 1987 · Astrophys. J.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1086/165039· OSTI ID:6325191

Roeser, H J; Meisenheimer, K

A B = 19.5 mag bright, highly polarized object was detected close to the western hot spot in Pictor A during an optical polarization survey of radio hot spots in classical double radio sources. The unresolved source exhibits a featureless continuum between 400 and 800 nm and is identified as the optical counterpart of the radio hot spot. It is surrounded by optical filaments aligned roughly perpendicular to the source axis. The hot spot is also marginally detected in an Einstein IPC frame. 17 references.

• Research Organization: Max-Planck-Institut fuer Astronomie, Heidelberg, West Germany; Royal Observatory, Edinburgh, Scotland
• OSTI ID: 6325191
• Journal Information: Astrophys. J.; (United States), Journal Name: Astrophys. J.; (United States) Vol. 314; ISSN ASJOA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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