Supernova remnants in the Magellanic Clouds. V. The complex interior structure of the N206 supernova remnant

R. M. Williams, Y. H. Chu, J. R. Dickel, R. A. Gruendl, F. D. Seward, M. A. Guerrero, G. Hobbs

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Abstract

The N206 supernova remnant (SNR) in the Large Magellanic Cloud has long been considered a prototypical "mixed morphology" SNR. Recent observations, however, have added a new twist to this familiar plot: an elongated, radially oriented radio feature seen in projection against the SNR face. Utilizing the high resolution and sensitivity available with the Hubble Space Telescope, Chandra, and XMM-Newton, we have obtained optical emission line images and spatially resolved X-ray spectral maps for this intriguing SNR. Our findings present the SNR itself as a remnant in the middle to late stages of its evolution. X-ray emission associated with the radio linear feature strongly suggests it to be a pulsar wind nebula (PWN). A small X-ray knot is discovered at the outer tip of this feature. The feature's elongated morphology and the surrounding wedge-shaped X-ray enhancement strongly suggest a bow shock PWN structure.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)704-720
Number of pages17
JournalAstrophysical Journal
Volume628
Issue number2 I
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 1 2005

Keywords

  • ISM: individual (SNR B0532-71.0)
  • Magellanic Clouds
  • X-rays: ISM

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Astronomy and Astrophysics
  • Space and Planetary Science

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