Integral Field Spectroscopy of Planetary Nebulae with MUSE

The Multi-Unit Spectroscopic Explorer (MUSE) is a large integral field unit mounted on the ESO Very Large Telescope. Its spatial (60 arcsecond field) and wavelength (4800–9300Å) coverage is well suited to detailed imaging spectroscopy of extended planetary nebulae, such as in the Galaxy. An overview...

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Published inGalaxies Vol. 8; no. 2; p. 31
Main Authors Walsh, Jeremy R., Monreal-Ibero, Ana
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Basel MDPI AG 01.06.2020
Subjects
abundances
emission lines
European Southern Observatory
Galaxies
Integral field spectroscopy
Nebulae
optical spectroscopy
physical conditions
Planetary nebulae
Space telescopes
Spectroscopy
Spectrum analysis
Very Large Telescope
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Summary:The Multi-Unit Spectroscopic Explorer (MUSE) is a large integral field unit mounted on the ESO Very Large Telescope. Its spatial (60 arcsecond field) and wavelength (4800–9300Å) coverage is well suited to detailed imaging spectroscopy of extended planetary nebulae, such as in the Galaxy. An overview of the capabilities of MUSE applied to Planetary Nebulae (PNe) is provided together with the specific advantages and disadvantages. Some examples of archival MUSE observations of PNe are provided. MUSE datacubes for two targets (NGC 3132 and NGC 7009) are analyzed in detail, and they are used to show the advances achievable for planetary nebula studies. Prospects for further MUSE observations of PNe and a broader analysis of existing datasets are outlined.
ISSN:2075-4434
2075-4434
DOI:10.3390/galaxies8020031