Chapter 25: Problem 12
What is a radio galaxy? What is a double radio source? Why do astronomers think these objects may be related to radioloud quasars?
Chapter 25: Problem 12
What is a radio galaxy? What is a double radio source? Why do astronomers think these objects may be related to radioloud quasars?
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Use a telescope with an aperture of at least \(20 \mathrm{~cm}\) (8 in.) to observe the Seyfert Galaxy NGC 1068 (also known as M77). Located in the constellation Cetus (the Whale), this galaxy is most easily seen from September through January. The epoch 2000 coordinates are R.A. \(=2^{\mathrm{h}} 2.7^{\mathrm{m}}\) and Decl. \(=-0^{\circ} 01^{\prime}\). Sketch what you see. Is the galaxy's nucleus diffuse or starlike? How does this compare with other galaxies you have observed?
Relativistic Redshift. Access the Active Integrated Media Module "Relativistic Redshift" in Chapter \(2.5\) of the Universe Web site or eBook. Use this to calculate the redshift and recessional velocity of quasar in whose spectrum the \(\mathrm{H}_{\mathrm{\alpha}}\) emission line of hydrogen (unshifted wavelength \(656 \mathrm{~nm}\) ) appears at a wavelength of (a) \(937 \mathrm{~nm}\) and (b) \(5000 \mathrm{~nm}\).
Some blazars or quasars appear to be ejecting material at speeds faster than light. Is the material really moving that fast? If so, how is this possible? If not, why does the material appear to be traveling so fast?
When quasi-stellar radio sources were first discovered and named, why were they called "quasi-stellar"?
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