X-ray superbubbles.
Abstract
Four regions of the galaxy, the Cygnus Superbubble, the Eta Carina complex, the Orion/Eridanus complex, and the Gum Nebula, are discussed as examples of collective effects in the interstellar medium. All four regions share certain features, indicating a common structure. The selection effects which determine the observable X-ray properties of the superbubbles are discussed, and it is demonstrated that only a very few more in our Galaxy can be detected in X rays. X-ray observation of extragalactic superbubbles is shown to be possible but requires the capabilities of a large, high quality, AXAF class observatory.
- Publication:
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Highlights of Astronomy
- Pub Date:
- 1983
- Bibcode:
- 1983HiA.....6..675C
- Keywords:
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- Interstellar Matter;
- Milky Way Galaxy;
- Morphology;
- X Ray Sources;
- B Stars;
- Gum Nebula;
- Intergalactic Media;
- O Stars;
- Orion Nebula;
- Star Clusters;
- Astrophysics;
- Filamentary Nebulae:Interstellar Matter;
- Interstellar Matter:Filamentary Nebulae;
- Interstellar Matter:Large-Scale Structure;
- Interstellar Matter:X Rays;
- X Rays:Interstellar Matter