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OH in the Galactic Centre

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  23 September 2016

P. J. Boyce
Affiliation:
University of Manchester Nuffield Radio Astronomy Laboratories, Jodrell Bank, Macclesfield, Cheshire SK11 9DL, England
R. J. Cohen
Affiliation:
University of Manchester Nuffield Radio Astronomy Laboratories, Jodrell Bank, Macclesfield, Cheshire SK11 9DL, England

Abstract

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Preliminary results are reported from an OH mainline absorption study of the galactic centre. The molecular clouds form a well-defined structure 2 kpc in projected diameter, which is warped in its outer regions. The distribution of molecular clouds is highly organised. There are places where the line-widths are anomalously high. The possible nature of these broad-line clouds is briefly discussed.

Type
The Large - Scale Interstellar Medium
Copyright
Copyright © Kluwer 1989 

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