Far infrared mapping of the galaxies M51 and M101 with ISOPHOT

Hippelein H., Lemke D., Tuffs R.J., Haas M., Voelk H.J., Klaas U., Kinkel U., Telesco C.M., Xu C.

Abstract:

We present far infrared (FIR) images of the two nearby galaxies M 51 and M 101 at 60, 100, and at 175mum. These images resolve the spiral arms of the galaxies and a number of giant HII regions embedded therein.

Keywords:
galaxies: individual: M 51, M 101 - star formation - dust

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