Optical Observations of Interstellar Shockwaves
Abstract
Optical studies of interstellar shock waves are reviewed. Consideration is given to shock waves in three classes of objects: supernova remnants (young and evolved), Herbig-Haro objects, and active galactic nuclei.
- Publication:
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Investigating the Universe
- Pub Date:
- 1981
- DOI:
- 10.1007/978-94-009-8534-6_2
- Bibcode:
- 1981ASSL...91...29D
- Keywords:
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- Galactic Nuclei;
- Herbig-Haro Objects;
- Interstellar Space;
- Shock Waves;
- Stellar Evolution;
- Supernova Remnants;
- Abundance;
- Active Galactic Nuclei;
- Astronomical Photography;
- Galactic Structure;
- Shock Heating;
- Astrophysics