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IUE and Einstein observations of the LINER galaxy NGC 4579Results of International Ultraviolet Explorer (IUE) and Einstein observations of the LINER galaxy NGC 4579 are reported. Spatial profiles of the long wavelength IUE emission show a two component structure, with an unresolved core superimposed on broader underlying emission. The core spectrum shows strong C II lambda 2326 and broad Mg II lambda 2800 emission, and perhaps emission due to blends of Fe II multiplets (2300 to 23600 angstrom). The short wavelength emission is spatially unresolved, and shows C II lambda 1335, C III lambda 1909 broad C IV lambda 1550 emission, and a broad feature at approximately 1360 angstrom which may be due to 0.1 lambda 1356. Contrary to previous reports no evidence for He II lambda 1640 is found in the spectrum. An unresolved x ray source is detected at the location of the nucleus; its spectrum is well fitted by a power law of energy slope alpha approximately -0.5. These results further support the idea that NGC 4579 may contain a dwarf Seyfert nucleus.
Document ID
19910008652
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Reichert, G. A.
(NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD., United States)
Puchnarewicz, E. M.
(University Coll. London (England)., United States)
Mason, K. O.
(Mullard Space Science Lab. Dorking, United Kingdom)
Date Acquired
September 6, 2013
Publication Date
August 1, 1990
Publication Information
Publication: ESA, Evolution in Astrophysics: IUE Astronomy in the Era of New Space Missions
Subject Category
Astrophysics
Accession Number
91N17965
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