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Electron density of the cometary nebula NGC 2261

Journal Article · · Sov. Astron. Lett. (Engl. Transl.); (United States)
OSTI ID:7151420
The electron density along a narrow east--west strip 10'' north of R Mon in NGC 2261 was determined from measurements of the intensity ratio for the components of the lambda lambda 3729, 3726 (O II) doublet. The n/sub e/ variation from place to place exceeds an order of magnitude.
Research Organization:
California Inst. of Tech., Pasadena
OSTI ID:
7151420
Journal Information:
Sov. Astron. Lett. (Engl. Transl.); (United States), Journal Name: Sov. Astron. Lett. (Engl. Transl.); (United States) Vol. 1:5; ISSN SALED
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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