The complete ISO spectrum of NGC 6302

Citation
Fj. Molster et al., The complete ISO spectrum of NGC 6302, ASTRON ASTR, 372(1), 2001, pp. 165-172
Citations number
47
Categorie Soggetti
Space Sciences
Journal title
ASTRONOMY & ASTROPHYSICS
ISSN journal
14320746 → ACNP
Volume
372
Issue
1
Year of publication
2001
Pages
165 - 172
Database
ISI
SICI code
1432-0746(200106)372:1<165:TCISON>2.0.ZU;2-F
Abstract
We present the combined Infrared Space Observatory Short-Wavelength Spectro meter and Long-Wavelength Spectrometer 2.4-197 mum spectrum of the Planetar y Nebula NGC 6302 which contains in addition to strong atomic lines, a seri es of emission features due to solid state components. The broad wavelength coverage enables us to more accurately identify and determine the properti es of both oxygen- and carbon-rich circumstellar dust. A simple model fit w as made to determine the abundance and typical temperature of the amorphous silicates, enstatite and forsterite. Forsterite and enstatite do have roug hly the same abundance and temperature. The origin and location of the dust in a toroidal disk around the central star are discussed.