Unveiling the kinematics of a central region in the triple AGN host NGC 7733-7734 interacting group

Saili Keshri; Sudhanshu Barway; Mousumi Das; Jyoti Yadav; Francoise Combes

doi:10.1051/0004-6361/202451373

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Unveiling the kinematics of a central region in the triple AGN host NGC 7733-7734 interacting group

arXiv:2501.08544 · doi:10.1051/0004-6361/202451373

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We present a detailed study of the interacting triple active galactic nuclear system NGC 7733-34, focusing on stellar kinematics, ionised gas characteristics and star formation within the central region and stellar bars of both galaxies. We performed a comprehensive analysis using archival data from MUSE, HST/ACS, and DECaLS, complemented by observations from UVIT and IRSF. We identified a disc-like bulge in both NGC 7733 and NGC 7734 through 2-D decomposition. A central nuclear structure, with a semi-major axis of $\sim$ 1.113 kpc, was detected in NGC 7733 via photometric and kinematic analysis, confirmed by the strong anti-correlation between $V / σ$ and $h_{3}$ , indicative of circular orbits in the centre. NGC 7734 lacks a distinct nuclear structure. The presence of disc-like bulge results in an anti-correlation between $V / σ$ and $h_{3}$ along with diffuse light. However, it does show higher central velocity dispersion, possibly attributed to an interaction with a smaller clump, which is likely a fourth galaxy within the system. Both galaxies demonstrate ongoing star formation, evidenced by $F U V$ and $H α$ observations. NGC 7734 shows recent star formation along its bar, while NGC 7733 experiences bar quenching. The star formation rate (SFR) analysis of NGC 7734 reveals that the bar region's SFR dominates the galaxy's overall SFR. Conversely, in NGC 7733, the lack of star formation along the bar and the presence of a Seyfert 2 active galactic nuclei at the galaxy centre leave the possibility of a connection between both facts. However, it does not affect the galaxy's overall star formation. Our findings provide valuable insights into the stellar and gas kinematics, star formation processes, and active galactic nuclear feedback mechanisms in interacting galaxies hosting stellar bars.

arXiv comment15 pages, 11 figures, accepted for publication in A&A

Unveiling the kinematics of a central region in the triple AGN host NGC 7733-7734 interacting group

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