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2011AJ....141...76S - Astron. J., 141, 76 (2011/March-0)

Criss-cross mapping of BD+30 3639: a new kinematic analysis technique.

STEFFEN W. and KONING N.

Abstract (from CDS):

We introduce a new method to analyze kinematic proper motion data. The method is called "criss-cross" mapping. It emphasizes regions where proper motion vector extensions cross or converge. From a superposition of lines through the vectors a map is generated which helps to interpret the kinematic data. The new mapping technique is applied to the young planetary nebula BD+30 3639. The data are more than 200 internal proper motion measurements from Li et al. From the criss-cross mapping of BD+30 3639, we conclude that the kinematic center is approximately 0.5 arcsec off-set to the southeast from the central star. The mapping also shows evidence for a non-homologous expansion of the nebula that is consistent with a disturbance due to the bipolar molecular bullets.

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Journal keyword(s): ISM: kinematics and dynamics - methods: data analysis - planetary nebulae: individual: BD+30 3639

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