Year: 2006
Type: conference-paper
Abstract: We present diffraction limited K-band integral field spectroscopy of a flare associated with Sgr A*. Prom the spectrum we determined the K-band spectral index of the pure flare emission to be ( F (ν) ∝ ν α ) of α = −2.6 ± 0.9. If we do not subtract the quiet state emission of SgrA*, then our spectral index is consistent with earlier observations of Ghez et al. (2005, ApJ, 635, in print). We compare our observations with other data already published and discuss the implications.
Authors: A Krabbe, C Iserlohe, J E Larkin, M Barczys, M McElwain, J Weiss, S A Wright, A Quirrenbach
Institutions: University of Cologne, University of California, Los Angeles
Language: English
Subfield: Astronomy and Astrophysics
Field: Physics and Astronomy
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W2016974510