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The Disk and Environment of HD 100546We present coronagraphic imaging of the nearest Herbig Be star with the Space Telescope Imaging Spectrograph on board HST, K-short imaging with ADONIS from the 3.6m telescope at La Silla, and mid-IR imaging with OSCIR using the 4m telescope at Cerro Tololo Inter-American Observatory (CTIO). We confirm the disk detection reported by Pantin et al. The brightest material associated with the disk is located within 3.5 sec (365 AU) of the star, but disk material can be traced to 5 sec. (515 AU) based on the surface brightness distribution. Spiral dark lanes are seen beyond 200 AU. HD 100546 is accompanied by a diffuse envelope which is more highly flared than the disk and which extends 10 sec (1000 AU) from the star. Far from the star, a band of nebulosity running from NNW to SSE is seen, compatible with the orientation of filaments in DC 292.6-7.9. Closer to the star, the bands are bowed out to the W and WSW, in the direction of HD 100546's proper motion. The OSCIR images show that the source is slightly extended at 11.7 microns, but unresolved at 10 and 18 microns. The mid-IR color temperatures are consistent with central clearing of the disk, supporting the inference of Pantin et al. This study is based on observations made with HST, and at ESO.
Document ID
20010018438
Acquisition Source
Goddard Space Flight Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Gull, Theodore R.
(NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD United States)
Fisher, Richard R.
Date Acquired
August 20, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 2000
Subject Category
Astronomy
Meeting Information
Meeting: American Astronomical Society Meeting
Location: San Diego, CA
Country: United States
Start Date: January 7, 2001
End Date: January 11, 2001
Sponsors: American Astronautical Society
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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