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Infrared Observations of the Galactic Nucleus

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  30 March 2016

J. H. Lacy
J. H. Lacy*
Affiliation:
University of California, Berkeley

Abstract

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Infrared observations of the galactic nucleus and conclusions regarding the nature of the objects present there are reviewed. Observations of three sources of infrared radiation are discussed: near-infrared emission from cool stars, mid- and far-infrared emission from dust, and line emission from ionized gas. These observations provide information about the mass distribution, the stellar population, and the origin and ionization of the compact mid-infrared sources. The possibility of the existence of a massive central black hole is discussed.

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Joint Discussion
Information
Highlights of Astronomy , Volume 5: Highlights of Astronomy. As presented at the XVIIth General Assembly of the IAU, 1979 , 1980 , pp. 163 - 169
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1980

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