Obscuration of the Parsec Scale Jets in the Compact Symmetric Object 1946+708
Abstract
We present results of VLA and VLBA observations of the 1.420 GHz neutral hydrogen absorption associated with the Compact Symmetric Object 1946+708 (z=0.101). We find significant structure in the gas on parsec scales. The peak column density in the HI (N_HI~2.2x10^23 cm^-2 (T_s/8000K)) occurs toward the center of activity of the source, as does the highest velocity dispersion (FWHM~350 \kms). In addition, we find that the continuum spectra of the various radio components associated with these jets strongly indicate free-free absorption. This effect is particularly pronounced toward the core and inner components of the receding jet, suggesting the presence of a screen local to the source, perhaps part of an obscuring torus.
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@article{arxiv.astro-ph/9811386,
title = {Obscuration of the Parsec Scale Jets in the Compact Symmetric Object 1946+708},
author = {A. B. Peck and G. B. Taylor and J. E. Conway},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:astro-ph/9811386},
year = {2009}
}
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revised version, some text added, 1 figure changed; accepted to Astrophysical Journal, 22 page LaTeX document includes 8 postscript figures