New Wavelength Determinations of Mid-Infrared Fine-structure Lines by Infrared Space Observatory Short Wavelength Spectrometer
Lutz, D.; Heras, A. M.; Beintema, D. A.; Feuchtgruber, H.; Morris, P. W.; Salama, A.; Roelfsema, P. R.; Vandenbussche, B.; Lahuis, F.; Haser, L. N.; Bauer, O. H.; Boxhoorn, D. R.; Haerendel, G.; Katterloher, R. O.; Kester, D. J. M.; Schaeidt, S. G.; Valentijn, E. A.; Wieprecht, E.; Spoon, H. W. W.; Leech, K. J.; De Graauw, Th.
Germany, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium
Abstract
We report accurate new wavelengths for 29 mid-infrared ionic fine-structure lines, based on observations with the Short Wavelength Spectrometer (SWS) on board the Infrared Space Observatory (ISO). Our results originate from observations of NGC 7027, NGC 6543, NGC 6302, the Circinus galaxy, Sgr A West, and W51 IRS 2. The obtained accuracies (λ/Δλ) range from 3 × 104 to 1 × 105, depending on instrumental mode and uncertainty in radial velocities.
Based on observations made with ISO, an ESA project with instruments funded by ESA Member States (especially the PI countries: France, Germany, The Netherlands, and the United Kingdom) and with the participation of ISAS and NASA. The SWS is a joint project of SRON and MPE.