Publication Date:
2019-07-13
Description:
If the simple relativistic beaming model for extragalactic radio sources is at all correct, Doppler boosting may bias us toward choosing those objects pointing nearly at us in flux-density limited samples. In order to minimize any such effects in statistical tests of physical theories of these objects, an attempt is made to define a complete sample of sources with random orientations. For a sample of 26 double-lobed quasars, the dependence of a number of observable features on the angle to the line of sight and on the superluminal velocity is examined, and the distribution of superluminal velocities for the sources is measured. Two new superluminals are reported, and their apparent velocities and nuclear strengths are discussed.
Keywords:
ASTROPHYSICS
Type:
Superluminal radio sources; Oct 28, 1986 - Oct 30, 1986; Pasadena, CA; United States
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