Archimedes spiral and the surface distribution of dark clouds in M31, III

The surface distribution of dark clouds along the major and minor axes were compiled to give a general formula expressing the surface distribution along both axes simultaneously. Absorption values were determined, assuming the parameters of the standard cloud model as a function of the distance from the two-dimensional distribution of dark clouds. Iso-cloud line numbers were drawn as a function of bothX andY. Two knots appeared in the new distribution function. This may announce the beign of the spiral arms. The knots may indicate the least possible number of the dark clouds per kiloparsec beyond which spiral structure may be possible. The projected distance of the two knots on the X-axis may correspond to some spiral features found by other investigators.     

Surface distribution of dark clouds in M31 absorption gradient along the major axis,I

The distribution of dust clouds in M31 was studied based on a photocopy of this galaxy taken from Hubble'sAtlas. The picture was divided into strips starting from the center of the galaxy on both sides along the major and the minor axis, respectively. The number of dark clouds per square kiloparsec was estimated as a function of the distance from the center of the galaxy along the major axis. If we assume the validity of the standard cloud model in M31, the filling factor introduced by the model was found to vary with distance from the center. It was found furthermore, that the filling factor introduced by the model may be an upper limit. The counts of dark clouds indicate a periodical change in the absorption gradient along the major axis with a very slight systematic variation assumed by the exponential part of the representation.     

Tides and Arp's hypothesis about distribution of Hii regions

We discuss Arp's hypothesis that the HII regions are more numerous and more conspicuous on the side of a galaxy facing its companion. Arp's hypothesis seems not to be true if we add to Hodge's sets of galaxies only the most probably tidally-interacting cases.     

Surface distribution of dark clouds in M31 absorption gradient along the minor axis and in theR andθ directions,II

Absorption and absorption gradient is studied along the minor axis of M31 and as a function of the angle measured from the minor axis with the center of the galaxy as origin. The radial distribution of these phenomena is studied also. The counts of dark clouds averaged over all in each case assumes periodical changes. In some cases systematic changes are shown also. The fraction of the volume occupied by these clouds is smaller by an order than that introduced by the standard cloud model.     

Grains and the galactic electron temperature gradient of Hii regions

The effect of dust on the electron temperature gradient of galactic Hii regions is investigated taking into account the photoelectric heating mechanism and using a recent galactic rotation curve. It is shown that the grains are unable to contribute substantially to the observed gradient of electron temperature.     

The structure of the dense cores of Hii regions

The latest observational and theoretical evidence which suggests the existence of a large number of partially ionized globules (PIG's) in the cores of Hii regions is presented. The consequences of this proposition to the structure of the Orion Nebula are then considered. It is suggested that the dense ionized core of M42 is caused by two major ionization fronts eating into a large mass of neutral material which contains many dense neutral globules. The ‘Hourglass’ in M8 is shown to be very similar.     

Sampling effects in the emission-line spectra of Hii regions

We show that sampling effects in the initial mass function are very important in the low-mass cluster case. To this aim, we compute photoionization models ionized by realistic clusters made up of various combinations of individual stars and clusters built with a synthesis model. We discuss the differences in the position on diagnostic diagrams, their implications, and future and ongoing applications of the present work.     

The forbidden line spectrum in the edges of Hii regions

The influence of a relative motion between a hot star and the surrounding medium on the forbidden lines emission spectrum of the latter is described in an example.     

The physical parameters and exciting stars of six Hii regions

The radio spectra of particular radio sources (mainly Hii regions) are plotted on the same graph for comparison. Various physical parameters of these objects are obtained from the radio data through a model. Predictions about the number and the nature of the exciting stars of six Hii regions are made. A comparison with the so far identified exciting stars is also presented.     

A classification of the available astrophysical data of particular Hii regions

The physical parameters of the object compiled from various authors are classified in a separate table. Line ratios are presented for their significance in determining the density and temperature of the nebula. Data for the electron temperature of the object are also presented. A correlation of several interesting features of the core of the nebular complex is also shown.     

A classification of the available astrophysical data of particular Hii regions

A detailed classification of the available data on W3 is presented. Radio, optical and infrared maps of the object are shown in order of increasing angular resolution. The physical parameters and energy spectra of the various components of W3 and their sources are presented. A summary of the current theories on W3 is also included.     

A classification of the available astrophysical data of particular Hii regions

Various contour maps of the object are presented. The physical parameters of the nebula are also classified and presented either in separate tables or in contour map form.     

W28-A possible association of supernova remnants and Hii regions

The nature of various components of the W28 complex region is investigated. The radio spectra of W28-A1 (G 6.4-0.2), M20 (G 7.0-0.2), W28-A2 (G 5.9-0.4), W28-A4 (G 5.3-1.1), KE59 (G 6.6-0.3) and G 6.4-0.5 are established over a wide range of frequencies. The W28-A1 (G 6.4-0.2) source is a SNR (sp. index –0.41), the M20, W28-A2 and KE59 seem to be thermal sources (sp. indexes –0.06, –0.15 and –0.04 respectively) whereas the W28-A4 and G 6.4-0.5 are possibly mixed sources containing thermal and non-thermal features. Certain physical parameters of the thermal components are derived by adopting a model. The physical properties of the W28-A1 SNR are investigated. The possibility of a SNR-Hii regions association in the W28 region is also discussed.     

Constraints on decaying dark matter from XMM–Newton observations of M31

We derive constraints on the parameters of the radiatively decaying dark matter (DM) particle, using the XMM–Newton EPIC spectra of the Andromeda galaxy (M31). Using the observations of the outer (5–13 arcmin) parts of M31, we improve the existing constraints. For the case of sterile neutrino DM, combining our constraints with the latest computation of abundances of sterile neutrinos in the Dodelson–Widrow (DW) scenario, we obtain the lower mass limit   m _s < 4 keV  , which is stronger than the previous one   m _s < 6 keV  , obtained recently by Asaka, Laine & Shaposhnikov. Comparing this limit with the most recent results on Lyman α forest analysis of Viel et al.  ( m _s > 5.6 keV  ), we argue that the scenario in which all the DM is produced via the DW mechanism is ruled out. We discuss, however, other production mechanisms and note that the sterile neutrino remains a viable candidate for DM, either warm or cold.     

Distance estimate and progenitor characteristics of SN 2005cs in M51

We present the excitation energies and lifetimes for the  3 s 3 p 3 d  ⁴ F  _7/2,9/2  levels for five aluminium-like ions of the iron group. Apart from the wavelengths, this also includes the transition probabilities and branching ratios for the electric-dipole allowed (E1) and forbidden (M1, E2, M2) lines into the energetically lower lying levels of the  3 s ²3 d , 3 s 3 p ²  and  3 s 3 p 3 d   configurations. Applying systematically enlarged multiconfiguration Dirac–Fock (MCDF) wavefunctions, here the effects of relativity and the electron–electron correlation are treated within the same (computational) model.     

On the effect of collisional ionization during the time evolution of Hii regions

The set of equations describing the time evolution ofHii regions, accounting for collisional ionization, are presented. Differential forms of these equations are deduced, and it is shown that it is not necessary within this context to consider changes in the potential energy due to ionization of the gas.