Proposal code

w062

Proposal title

High Linear Resolution Imaging of z<0.06 Sources

The

Investigators and their

Affiliations

P.I. S. Tingay Jet Propulsion Laboratory, USA
J. Reynolds, D. Jauncey, A. Tzioumis Autsralia Telescope National Facility, Australia
R. Preston, D. Murphy, D. Jones, D. Meier Jet Propulsion Laboratory, USA
P. McCulloch, D. Moffett, M. Costa University of Tasmania, Australia
G. Nicolson Hartebeestoek RAO, South Africa

Proposal Abstract

{\parindent 15pt We have compiled a sample of the closest extragalactic objects in the Southern hemisphere (|b|>10^{\circ}) within a redshift of z<0.06, and containing compact radio components suitable for imaging with VSOP. VSOP imaging of nearby active galaxies at 5GHz will return the highest linear resolution possible with the mission. The list comprises a diversity of source types, including GHz-Peaked-Spectrum (GPS), FR-I, FR-II, BL Lac and gamma-ray sources. Observations with VSOP at 5GHz will give linear resolution of 0.3pc or better on all objects in the sample - matching or improving existing observations of these objects in any waveband. We propose repeat observations at an interval of approximately six months to detect any structural evolution. }

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