3C 303

3C 303
Observation data (Epoch J2000)
ConstellationBoötes
Right ascension14h 43m 02.76070s[1]
Declination+52° 01′ 37.2982″[1]
Redshift0.141186[2]
Distance564 megaparsecs (1.84×109 ly) h−1
0.73[2]
TypeSy1, Rad, AGN, IR, X, AG?, QSO, G[1]
G, FR II, Sy 1.5[2]
Apparent magnitude (V)18.29[1]
Other designations
DA 369, 3C 303, QSO B1441+5214
See also: Quasar, List of quasars

3C 303 is a Seyfert galaxy[1][2] with a quasar-like appearance located in the constellation Boötes.

3C 303 is also a radio galaxy[3] It also contains an extragalactic radio source.[4] A clear defined jet is also seen, showing a polarization variation trend. With a diffuse patch of optical emission located at the intersection of the jet where a radio lobe is connected, the jet is confirmed to target a region of interstellar medium.[5]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e "Query : 3C 303". Simbad. Centre de Données astronomiques de Strasbourg. Retrieved 2 June 2015.
  2. ^ a b c d "NED results for object 3C 303". NASA/IPAC Extragalactic Database. Retrieved 2 June 2015.
  3. ^ Kataoka, J.; Edwards, P.; Georganopoulos, M.; Takahara, F.; Wagner, S. (2003-02-01). "Chandra detection of hotspot and knots of 3C 303". Astronomy & Astrophysics. 399 (1): 91–97. doi:10.1051/0004-6361:20021772. ISSN 0004-6361.
  4. ^ Lonsdale, C. J.; Hartley-Davies, R.; Morison, I. (January 1983). "The radio structure of 3C 303 at 408 MHz". Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society. 202 (1): 1P–5P. doi:10.1093/mnras/202.1.1p. ISSN 0035-8711.
  5. ^ Kronberg, P. P. (1986-04-01). "3C 303: a "laboratory" extragalactic jet source". Canadian Journal of Physics. 64 (4): 449–451. Bibcode:1986CaJPh..64..449K. doi:10.1139/p86-081. ISSN 0008-4204.


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