Publication Date:
2019-07-12
Description:
Spectra from 2 to 4 microns of the unusual IRAS source 09371 + 1212, a bipolar nebula, reveal a deep H2O ice absorption band near 3.1 microns. No long-wavelength wing is present, implying that the absorbing grain mantles are of high purity. The structure of the absorption feature is reasonably well modeled by a mixture of amorphous and crystalline H2O ice mantles on silicate grains, but discrepancies remain that could indicate other absorbers also.
Keywords:
ASTROPHYSICS
Type:
Astrophysical Journal, Part 2 - Letters to the Editor (ISSN 0004-637X); 326; L65-L68
Format:
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