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Spectral Irradiance Calibration in the Infrared. XVII. Zero-magnitude Broadband Flux Reference for Visible-to-infrared Photometry

Kraemer, Kathleen E.; Price, Stephan D.; Engelke, Charles W.

The absolutely calibrated infrared (IR) stellar spectra of standard stars described by Engelke et al. are being extended into the visible and will span a continuous wavelength range from ~0.35 µm to 35.0 µm. This paper, which is a continuation of the series on calibration initiated with Cohen et al., presents the foundation of this ext…

The Discovery of Infrared Rings in the Planetary Nebula NGC 1514 During the WISE All-sky Survey

Hoard, D. W.; Wright, Edward L.; Wachter, Stefanie +3 more

We report the discovery of a pair of infrared, axisymmetric rings in the planetary nebula NGC 1514 during the course of the WISE all-sky mid-infrared survey. Similar structures are seen at visible wavelengths in objects such as the "Engraved Hourglass Nebula" (MyCn 18) and the "Southern Crab Nebula" (Hen 2-104). However, in NGC 1514 we see only a …

First Views of a Nearby LIRG: Star Formation and Molecular Gas in IRAS 04296+2923

Meier, David S.; Turner, Jean L.; Beck, Sara C. +3 more

We present a first look at the local luminous infrared galaxy (LIRG) IRAS 04296+2923. This barred spiral galaxy, overlooked because of its location behind the Taurus molecular cloud, is among the half dozen closest (D = 29 Mpc) LIRGs. More IR-luminous than either M82 or the Antennae, it may be the best local example of a nuclear starburst caused b…