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A time-variable scattered component to broad Hα in the Seyfert 1 galaxy Mrk 509
(1999)
We present optical spectropolarimetry data for the Seyfert 1 galaxy Mrk 509 for three epochs: 1996 August and 1997 May and August. We confirm previous findings that broad Hα has a significantly greater width in the polarized ...
Searching for the hidden broad-line region in Centaurus A
(1999)
We present the first near-infrared (K-band) spectropolarimetric observations of the nuclear region of Centaurus A. Although the data are of high signal-to-noise ratio, polarized broad Brγ is not detected and we place a 3σ ...
Circular Polarization in Star- Formation Regions : Implications for Biomolecular Homochirality
(1998)
Strong infrared circular polarization resulting from dust scattering in reflection nebulae in the Orion OMC-1 star-formation region has been observed. Circular polarization at shorter wavelengths might have been important ...
Beaming in Radio-Quiet AGN
(Astronomical Society of the Pacific, 1997)
We have obtained new optical spectropolarimetric data for the radio-quiet Seyfert NGC 1068, taken through apertures on the nucleus and at two positions within the ionization/scattering cone. The equivalent width of scattered ...
Identification of the exciting source of Herbig-Haro objects 135 and 136
(1997)
We have identified the exciting source of the Herbig-Haro objects HH135 and 136 by near-infrared polarimetric imaging of the associated extensive reflection nebula. The source is situated at the middle of the two Herbig-Haro ...
Near-infrared imaging polarimetry of NGC 1068
(1997)
We present near-infrared polarization images of the nuclear region of NGC 1068. For the first time, extended reflection nebulosity from the south-western cone, which is obscured at optical wavelengths, is detected. Polarized ...
Simultaneous UBVRIJK photometric and polarimetric observations of PQ Gem
(1997)
We present simultaneous UBVRIJK observations of the intermediate polar PQ Gem (RE J0751+14) obtained on 1993 February 18 and 19 using the Hatfield Polarimeter on UKIRT. The light curves show double- peaked modulation on ...
Scattered broad optical lines in the polarized flux spectrum of the FR II galaxy 3C 321
(1996)
The authors present optical/infrared broad-band filter polarimetry and optical spectropolarimetry of the powerful FR II galaxy 3C 321. The latter observations reveal a scattered broad component to the Hα emission line, ...
Polarimetry and modelling of narrow-line active galaxies
(1996)
We present optical spectropolarimetry along with optical and infrared broad-band filter polarimetry of selected warm [f(25 μm)/f(60 μm)>=0.3] IRAS galaxies and other known Seyfert 2 galaxies. Broad lines in polarized flux ...
Dust in a Hostile Environment: Interstellar Dust in the Line of Sight to HD62542
(Astronomical Society of the Pacific, 1996)
HD 62542 is situated in a line of sight toward a ridge of dark matter in the Gum Nebula. That region is under the influence of UV radiation and stellar winds from hot stars. We use for the first time interstellar polarization ...