The dynamics of the Orion Nebula |
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Authors: | J E Dyson |
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Institution: | (1) Dept. of Astronomy, University of Manchester, England |
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Abstract: | A model is constructed of a spherically symmetric self-gravitating condensation of neutral hydrogen immersed in anHii region. The structure of the condensation is represented by the isothermal gas sphere at a temperature of 100°K. Typical parameters of such a condensation compatible with the estimated ultra-violet radiation field in the central regions of the Orion Nebula are, mass 1M
; radius 1016 cm; mean density 10–15 gm cm–3. The condensations are not static configurations but evolve because of mass loss by ionization from their surfaces. Perhaps 5% become gravitationally unstable and collapse. The remainder act as sources of ionized gas which flows into the surrounding nebula. |
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