Proposal code

v081

Proposal title

The parsec-scale and sub-parsec scale jet of Virgo A

The

Investigators and their

Affiliations

P.I. Bill Junor University of New Mexico
John A. Biretta Space Telescope Science Institute
Frazer N. Owen National Radio Astronomy Observatory
Mitchell C. Begelman University of Colorado / JILA

Proposal Abstract

We propose to image the bright radio jet in Vir A (3C274) within ~5 pc of the core at both lambda6 cm and lambda18 cm to investigate the detailed morphology of the knots and limb-brightened features. This will provide insights regarding the initial collimation of the jet, its interaction with the external medium, and the nature of stationary features in this relativistic flow. The proposed observations would complement an extensive program of Earth-based observations, either in hand or to be scheduled soon.

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