A Suzaku Observation of the Galactic Supernova Remnant 3C 396 (G39.2-0.3)
Abstract
We present an analysis of a Suzaku observation made of the Galactic supernova remnant (SNR) 3C 396 (G39.2-0.3). This SNR was detected by prior Spitzer IRAC and MIPS surveys of Galactic SNRs and the measured infrared colors for 3C 396 are consistent with emission from shocked ionized gas. A Chandra observation suggests that the X-ray emitting gas may have a significant ejecta component: in addition, the X-ray morphology is complex, with flux detected from an outer shell, portions of the interior and a central neutron star. To investigate the X-ray properties of 3C 396 more thoroughly, we have conudcted an 80 kilosecond observation of 3C 396 with Suzaku. The main goals of this observation are to determine if the X-ray emission from 3C 396 is indeed ejecta-dominated and if the X-ray emitting plasma of the SNR is overionized. Initial results will be presented and discussed.
- Publication:
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American Astronomical Society Meeting Abstracts #225
- Pub Date:
- January 2015
- Bibcode:
- 2015AAS...22514023P