Revised Distances to 21 Supernova Remnants

Abstract

We carry out a comprehensive study of HI 21 cm line observations and ${}^{13}$CO line observations of 21 supernova remnants (SNRs). The aim of the study is to search for HI absorption features to obtain kinematic distances in a consistent manner. The 21 SNRs are in the region of sky covered by the Very Large Array Galactic Plane Survey (HI 21 cm observations) and Galactic Ring Survey (${}^{13}$CO line observations). We obtain revised distances for 10 SNRs based on new evidence in the HI and ${}^{13}$CO observations. We revise distances for the other 11 SNRs based on an updated rotation curve and new error analysis. The mean change in distance for the 21 SNRs is $\simeq 25\%$, i.e. change of 1.5 kpc compared to a mean distance for the sample of 6.4 kpc. This has a significant impact on interpretation of the physical state of these SNRs. For example, using a Sedov model, age and explosion energy scale as the square of distance, and inferred ISM density scales as distance.

18 pages, 19 figures

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