The peculiar galaxy Mkn 298 revisited through integral field spectroscopy
arXiv:astro-ph/0410357 · doi:10.1051/0004-6361:20041884
Abstract
Spectroscopic and imaging data of the peculiar galaxy Mkn 298 are presented in this paper. Narrow-band Halpha and broad-band R images are used to study the star formation rate in the galaxy and its morphology, which is typical of a merging system. Long-slit and integral field spectra are used to assess the kinematics of gas and stars, and the nature of the ionizing source at different distances from the nucleus. In particular, the nucleus of Mkn 298 is characterized by peculiar line ratios: [NII] 6583/Halpha is typical of HII-like regions, while [OI] 6300/Halpha could indicate the presence of an active galactic nucleus. We show that models where a shock component is added to photoionization from a starburst allow to reproduce the observed line ratios. Mkn 298 is thus most likely a star forming galaxy, rather than a galaxy hosting an active nucleus.
arXiv comment9 figures, 12 pages, accepted for publication on Astronomy & Astrophysics
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