Far-infrared polarization of M42
Abstract
This paper reports a search for linearly polarized radiation from M42 at 85 microns. The observed polarization is significantly less than the peak observed 11-micron polarization and is consistent with no linear polarization at all.
- Publication:
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The Astronomical Journal
- Pub Date:
- January 1977
- DOI:
- 10.1086/112005
- Bibcode:
- 1977AJ.....82...39D
- Keywords:
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- Far Infrared Radiation;
- Nebulae;
- Optical Polarization;
- Polarized Radiation;
- Hydrogen Clouds;
- Interstellar Gas;
- O Stars;
- Optical Thickness;
- Point Sources;
- Venus (Planet);
- Astronomy