Proposal code
v039
Proposal title
Multi-Frequency High-Resolution Imaging Observations of OV-236
The |
Investigators and their |
Affiliations |
| P.I. |
Zhi-Qiang Shen |
Harvard-Smithsonian CfA |
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James M. Moran |
Harvard-Smithsonian CfA |
Proposal Abstract
OV-236 exhibits variability at all the observed frequencies, but has a
simple continuum spectral shape with two synchrotron components
(one becomes self-absorbed at 3 mm (the mm-component), one at 3 cm
(the cm-component)).
VSOP observations, with its high resolution at cm
wavelengths, provide a best tool for the investigation of the cm-component.
Three experiments are proposed: single observations of OV-236
at each of three frequencies. We expect to obtain the spectrum and to
derive the distributions of relativistic electrons and magnetic field.
We also want to study the fine structure within the curved superluminal
jet. In addition, 22 GHz VSOP data will be vital to explain 43 GHz
ground VLBI results to facilitate a better understanding of the
mm-component. Since OV-236 is strong and compact enough,
we require few or no large ground antennas. We suggest a specific ground
array for scheduler's reference only.
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