Open AccessMid‐infrared spectroscopy of protoplanetary and planetary nebulae
Author(s) -
Rinehart S. A.,
Houck J. R.,
Smith J. D.,
Wilson J. C.
Publication year - 2002
Publication title -
monthly notices of the royal astronomical society
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.058
H-Index - 383
eISSN - 1365-2966
pISSN - 0035-8711
DOI - 10.1046/j.1365-8711.2002.05707.x
Subject(s) - physics , planetary nebula , astrophysics , infrared , infrared spectroscopy , spectroscopy , astronomy , spectral line , emission spectrum , interstellar medium , astrochemistry , astrobiology , silicon carbide , stars , galaxy , quantum mechanics , chemistry , organic chemistry
We present medium‐resolution ( R ∼ 600) , mid‐infrared (7.5–14 μm) spectra of 15 young planetary nebulae. Linestrengths for observed forbidden transitions are presented, and numerous broad emission features from silicates, polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and silicon carbide (SiC) are observed.