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3261. C^18^O observations of multiple-core systems
ID:
ivo://CDS.VizieR/J/ApJS/178/302
Title:
C^18^O observations of multiple-core systems
Short Name:
J/ApJS/178/302
Date:
21 Oct 2021
Publisher:
CDS
Description:
We present the results of C^18^O observations by the Nobeyama Millimeter Array toward dense clumps with radii of ~0.3pc in six cluster-forming regions including massive (proto) stars. We identified 171 cores, whose radius, line width, and molecular mass range from 0.01 to 0.09pc, 0.43 to 3.33km/s, and 0.5 to 54.1M_{sun}_, respectively. Many cores with various line widths exist in one clump, and the index of the line width-radius relationship of the cores and the parental clump differs from core to core in the clump. This indicates that the degree of dissipation of the turbulent motion varies for each core in one clump.
3262. CO 3-2 observations of outflows in W5
ID:
ivo://CDS.VizieR/J/MNRAS/418/2121
Title:
CO 3-2 observations of outflows in W5
Short Name:
J/MNRAS/418/2121
Date:
21 Oct 2021
Publisher:
CDS
Description:
New James Clerk Maxwell Telescope (JCMT) HARP CO 3-2 observations of the W5 star forming complex are presented, totalling an area of ~12000-arcmin^2^ with sensitivity better than 0.1K per 0.4km/s channel. We discovered 55 CO outflow candidates, of which 40 are associated with W5 and 15 are more distant than the Perseus arm.
3263. CO observations of polar ring galaxies
ID:
ivo://CDS.VizieR/J/A+A/554/A11
Title:
CO observations of polar ring galaxies
Short Name:
J/A+A/554/A11
Date:
21 Oct 2021
Publisher:
CDS
Description:
We have searched for CO lines in a sample of 21 new morphologically determined polar ring galaxies (of which 9 are kinematically confirmed), obtained from a wide search in the Galaxy Zoo project by Moiseev and collaborators. Polar ring galaxies (PRG) are a unique class of objects, tracing special episodes in the galaxy mass assembly: they could be formed through galaxy interaction, merging, but also through accretion from cosmic filaments. Beside, they enable the study of dark matter haloes in 3 dimensions. The polar ring itself is a sub-system rich in gas, where molecular gas is expected, and new stars are formed. Among the sample of 21 PRG, we have detected five CO-rich systems, that can now be followed up with higher spatial resolution. Their average molecular mass is 9.4x10^9^M_{sun}_, and their average gas fraction is 27% of their baryonic mass, with a range from 15 to 43%, implying that they just accreted a large amount of gas. The position of the detected objects in the velocity- magnitude diagram is offset from the Tully-Fisher relation of normal spirals, as was already found for PRG. This work is part of our multi-wavelength project to determine the detailed morphology and dynamics of Polar-Ring galaxies, test through numerical models their formation scenario, and deduce their dark matter content and 3D-shape.
3264. CO observations of post-AGB stars
ID:
ivo://CDS.VizieR/J/A+A/557/A104
Title:
CO observations of post-AGB stars
Short Name:
J/A+A/557/A104
Date:
21 Oct 2021
Publisher:
CDS
Description:
There is a group of binary post-AGB stars that show conspicuous near infrared (NIR) excess, which is usually assumed to arise from hot dust in very compact possibly rotating disks. These stars are surrounded by significantly fainter nebulae than the standard, well studied protoplanetary and planetary nebulae (PPNe, PNe). We aim to identify and study extended rotating disks around these stars and shed light on the role of disks in the formation and shaping of planetary nebulae. We present high-sensitivity mm-wave observations of CO lines in 24 objects of this type. The resulting CO lines are compared with profiles expected to arise from rotating disks, from both theoretical and observational grounds. We derive simple formulae that allow us to determine the mass of the CO-emitting gas and estimate its extent. The reliability and uncertainty of the methods are also widely discussed. CO emission is detected in most observed sources, and the line profiles show that the emissions very probably come from disks in rotation. We derive typical values of the disk mass between 10^-3^ and 10^-2^M_{sun}_, about two orders of magnitude lower than the (total) masses of standard PPNe. The high-detection rate (upper limits being not very significant) clearly confirm that the NIR excess of these stars arises from compact disks in rotation, which are likely the inner parts of those found here. Low-velocity outflows are also found in about eight objects with moderate expansion velocities of ~10km/s, to be compared with the velocities of about 100km/s often found in standard PPNe. Except for two sources with complex profiles, the outflowing gas in our objects represents a minor nebular component. Our simple estimates of the typical disk sizes yields values ~0.5-1arcsec, which is between 5x10^15^ and 3x10^16^cm. Estimates of the linear momenta carried by the outflows, which can only be performed in a few well studied objects, also yield moderate values when compared to the linear momenta that can be released by the stellar radiation pressure (contrary, again, to the case of the very massive and fast bipolar outflows in $standard$ PPNe that are strongly overluminous). The mass and dynamics of nebulae around various classes of post-AGB stars differ very significantly, and we can expect the formation of PNe with very different properties.
3265. CO observations of the IC443 SNR
ID:
ivo://CDS.VizieR/J/A+A/644/A64
Title:
CO observations of the IC443 SNR
Short Name:
J/A+A/644/A64
Date:
21 Oct 2021
Publisher:
CDS
Description:
Supernova remnants (SNRs) represent a major feedback source from stars in the interstellar medium of galaxies. During the latest stage of supernova explosions, shock waves produced by the initial blast modify the chemistry of gas and dust, inject kinetic energy into the surroundings, and may alter star formation characteristics. Simultaneously, gamma-ray emission is generated by the interaction between the ambient medium and cosmic rays (CRs), including those accelerated in the early stages of the explosion. We study the stellar and interstellar contents of IC443, an evolved shell-type SNR at a distance of 1.9kpc with an estimated age of 30kyr. We aim to measure the mass of the gas and characterize the nature of infrared point sources within the extended G region, which corresponds to the peak of gamma-ray emission detected by VERITAS and Fermi. We performed 10'x10' mapped observations of ^12^CO, ^13^CO J=1-0, J=2-1, and J=3-2 pure rotational lines, as well as C^18^O J=1-0 and J=2-1 obtained with the IRAM 30m and APEX telescopes over the extent of the gamma-ray peak to reveal the molecular structure of the region. We first compared our data with local thermodynamic equilibrium models. We estimated the optical depth of each line from the emission of the isotopologs ^13^CO and C^18^O. We used the population diagram and large velocity gradient assumption to measure the column density, mass, and kinetic temperature of the gas using ^12^CO and ^13^CO lines. We used complementary data (stars, gas, and dust at multiple wavelengths) and infrared point source catalogs to search for protostar candidates. Our observations reveal four molecular structures: a shocked molecular clump associated with emission lines extending between -31 and 16km/s, a quiescent, dark cloudlet associated with a line width of ~2km/s, a narrow ring-like structure associated with a line width of ~1.5km/s, and a shocked knot. We measured a total mass of ~230, ~90, ~210, and ~4M_{sun}_, respectively, for the cloudlet, ring-like structure, shocked clump, and shocked knot. We measured a mass of ~1100M_{sun}_ throughout the rest of the field of observations where an ambient cloud is detected. We found 144 protostar candidates in the region. Our results emphasize how the mass associated with the ring-like structure and the cloudlet cannot be overlooked when quantifying the interaction of CRs with the dense local medium. Additionally, the presence of numerous possible protostars in the region might represent a fresh source of CRs, which must also be taken into account in the interpretation of gamma-ray observations in this region.
3266. CO observations of YSOs in NGC 1333
ID:
ivo://CDS.VizieR/J/ApJ/774/22
Title:
CO observations of YSOs in NGC 1333
Short Name:
J/ApJ/774/22
Date:
21 Oct 2021
Publisher:
CDS
Description:
We present observations of outflows in the star-forming region NGC 1333 using the Combined Array for Research in Millimeter-Wave Astronomy (CARMA). We combined the ^12^CO and ^13^CO (1-0) CARMA mosaics with data from the 14m Five College Radio Astronomy Observatory to probe the central, most dense, and active region of this protostellar cluster at scales from 5" to 7' (or 1000AU to 0.5pc at a distance of 235pc). We map and identify ^12^CO outflows, and along with ^13^CO data we estimate their mass, momentum, and energy. Within the 7'x7' map, the 5" resolution allows for a detailed study of morphology and kinematics of outflows and outflow candidates, some of which were previously confused with other outflow emission in the region. In total, we identify 22 outflow lobes, as well as 9 dense circumstellar envelopes marked by continuum emission, of which 6 drive outflows. We calculate a total outflow mass, momentum, and energy within the mapped region of 6M_{sun}_, 19M_{sun}_ km/s, and 7x10^44^erg, respectively. Within this same region, we compare outflow kinematics with turbulence and gravitational energy, and we suggest that outflows are likely important agents for the maintenance of turbulence in this region. In the earliest stages of star formation, outflows do not yet contribute enough energy to totally disrupt the clustered region where most star formation is happening, but have the potential to do so as the protostellar sources evolve.
3267. 13CO observations of YSOs in South Gal. plane
ID:
ivo://CDS.VizieR/J/A+A/474/891
Title:
13CO observations of YSOs in South Gal. plane
Short Name:
J/A+A/474/891
Date:
21 Oct 2021
Publisher:
CDS
Description:
The Red MSX Source (RMS) survey is an ongoing multi-wavelength observational programme designed to return a large, well-selected sample of massive young stellar objects (MYSOs). We have identified ~2000 MYSOs candidates located within our Galaxy by comparing the colours of MSX and 2MASS point sources to those of known MYSOs. The aim of our follow-up observations is to identify other contaminating objects such as ultra compact (UC) HII regions, evolved stars and planetary nebulae (PNe) and distinguish between genuine MYSOs and nearby low-mass YSOs. A critical part of our follow-up programme is to conduct ^13^CO molecular line observations in order to determine kinematic distances to all of our MYSO candidates. These distances will be used in combination with far-IR and (sub)millimetre fluxes to determine bolometric luminosities which will allow us to identify and remove nearby low-mass YSOs. In addition these molecular line observations will help in identifying evolved stars which are weak CO emitters. We have used the 22m Mopra telescope, the 15m JCMT and the 20m Onsala telescope to conduct molecular line observations towards 854 MYSOs candidates located in the 3rd and 4th quadrants. These observations have been made at the J=1-0 (Mopra and Onsala) and J=2-1 (JCMT) rotational transition frequency of ^13^CO molecules and have a spatial resolution of ~20"-40", a sensitivity of T_A_^*^~0.1K and a velocity resolution of ~0.2km/s.
3268. CO observations towards W44E and W44F with APEX
ID:
ivo://CDS.VizieR/J/A+A/569/A81
Title:
CO observations towards W44E and W44F with APEX
Short Name:
J/A+A/569/A81
Date:
21 Oct 2021
Publisher:
CDS
Description:
When supernova blast waves interact with nearby molecular clouds, they send slower shocks into these clouds. The resulting interaction regions provide excellent environments for the use of MHD shock models to constrain the physical and chemical conditions in these regions. The interaction of supernova remnants (SNRs) with molecular clouds gives rise to strong molecular emission in the far-IR and sub-mm wavelength regimes. The application of MHD shock models in the interpretation of this line emission can yield valuable information on the energetic and chemical impact of supernova remnants. New mapping observations with the APEX telescope in ^12^CO (3-2), (4-3), (6-5), (7-6) and ^13^CO (3-2) towards two regions in the supernova remnant W44 are presented. Integrated intensities are extracted on five different positions, corresponding to local maxima of CO emission. The integrated intensities are compared to the outputs of a grid of models, which combine an MHD shock code with a radiative transfer module based on the 'large velocity gradient' approximation. Results: All extracted spectra show ambient and line-of-sight components as well as blue- and red-shifted wings indicating the presence of shocked gas. Basing the shock model fits only on the highest-lying transitions that unambiguously trace the shock-heated gas, we find that the observed CO line emission is compatible with non-stationary shocks and a pre-shock density of 10^4^cm^-3^. The ages of the modelled shocks scatter between values of ~1000 and ~3000 years. The shock velocities in W44F are found to lie between 20 and 25km/s, while in W44E fast shocks (30-35km/s) as well as slower shocks (~20km/s) are compatible with the observed spectral line energy diagrams. The pre-shock magnetic field strength components perpendicular to the line-of-sight in both regions have values between 100 and 200uG. Our best-fitting models allow us to predict the full ladder of CO transitions, the shocked gas mass in one beam as well as the momentum- and energy injection.
3269. CO obs. of MCs in the Extreme Outer Galaxy region
ID:
ivo://CDS.VizieR/J/ApJS/230/17
Title:
CO obs. of MCs in the Extreme Outer Galaxy region
Short Name:
J/ApJS/230/17
Date:
21 Oct 2021
Publisher:
CDS
Description:
We present the results of an unbiased CO survey in the Galactic range of 34.75{deg}<=l<=45.25{deg} and -5.25{deg}<=b<=5.25{deg}, and the velocity range beyond the Outer arm. A total of 168 molecular clouds (MCs) are identified within the Extreme Outer Galaxy (EOG) region, and 31 of these MCs are associated with ^13^CO emission. However, none of them show significant C^18^O emission under the current detection limit. The typical size and mass of these MCs are 5pc and 3x10^3^M_{sun}_, implying a lack of large and massive MCs in the EOG region. Similar to MCs in the outer Galaxy, the velocity dispersions of EOG clouds are also correlated with their sizes; however, they are well displaced below the scaling relationship defined by the inner Galaxy MCs. These MCs with a median Galactocentric radius of 12.6kpc show very different distributions from those of the MCs in the Outer arm published in our previous paper, while roughly following the Outer Scutum-Centaurus arm defined by Dame & Thaddeus (2011ApJ...734L..24D). This result may provide robust evidence for the existence of the Outer Scutum-Centaurus arm. The lower limit of the total mass of this segment is about 2.7x10^5^M_{sun}_, which is about one magnitude lower than that of the Outer arm. The mean thickness of the gaseous disk is about 1.45{deg} or 450pc, and the scale height is about 1.27{deg}, or 400pc above the b=0{deg} plane. The warp traced by CO emission is very obvious in the EOG region and its amplitude is consistent with the predictions by other warp models using different tracers, such as dust, HI, and stellar components of our Galaxy.
3270. CO obs. of molecular clouds in the MW midplane
ID:
ivo://CDS.VizieR/J/ApJS/254/3
Title:
CO obs. of molecular clouds in the MW midplane
Short Name:
J/ApJS/254/3
Date:
17 Jan 2022 11:34:49
Publisher:
CDS
Description:
In this work, we study the properties of molecular clouds in the second quadrant of the Milky Way Midplane, from l=104.75{deg} to l=119.75{deg}, and b=-5.25{deg} to b=5.25{deg}, using the ^12^CO, ^13^CO, and C^18^O J=1-0 emission line data from the Milky Way Imaging Scroll Painting project. We identify 857 and 300 clouds in the ^12^CO and ^13^CO spectral cubes, respectively, using the DENDROGRAM + SCIMES algorithms. The distances of the molecular clouds are estimated, and physical properties such as the mass, size, and surface densities of the clouds are tabulated. The molecular clouds in the Perseus Arm are about 30-50 times more massive, and 4-6 times larger than the clouds in the Local Arm. This result, however, is likely to be biased by distance selection effects. The surface densities of the clouds are enhanced in the Perseus Arm, with an average value of ~100M_{sun}_/pc^2^. Here. we select the 40 most extended (>0.35arcdeg^2^) molecular clouds from the ^12^CO catalog to build the H_2_ column density probability distribution function (N-PDF). Some 78% of the N-PDFs of the selected molecular clouds are well fitted with log-normal functions with only small deviations at high densities, corresponding to star-forming regions with scales of ~1-5pc in the Local Arm, and ~5-10pc in the Perseus Arm. About 18% of the selected molecular clouds have power-law N-PDFs at high densities. In these molecular clouds, the majority of the regions fitted with the power law correspond to molecular clumps at sizes of ~1pc, or filaments at widths of ~1pc.

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