Spectra extracted in steps along the slits

8-13 um spectra extracted in 0.4" steps along the slits shown on the acquisition image. Considerable variations in spectral slope, silicate feature depth and profile and emission line fluxes are seen over the nucleus and narrow-line region of this AGN on sub-arcsecond scales.

Credit:

International Gemini Observatory/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA

About the Image

Id:geminiann06006c
Type:Chart
Release date:March 10, 2006, 2:25 p.m.
Related announcements:geminiann06006
Size:1050 x 742 px

About the Object

Name:NGC 1068
Category:Illustrations

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