Deep HI imaging of galaxy cluster Abell 2218 at z=0.2

M. Zwaan, P.G. van Dokkum, MAW Verheijen, F.H. Briggs

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Abstract

Deep HI imaging with the Westerbork Synthesis Radio Telescope in the direction of Abell 2218 has resulted in the first detection of HI 21 cm emission at cosmological distance. The HI signal originates in a galaxy at a projected distance of 1.5 h(100)(-1) Mpc from the cluster core and is probably in the process of being accreted onto the cluster. The detection of this galaxy demonstrates that HI 21 cm emission line surveys at cosmological distances are feasible with present-day radio telescopes.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationGAS AND GALAXY EVOLUTION: A CONFERENCE IN HONOR OF THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE VLA
EditorsJE Hibbard, MP Rupen, JH VanGorkom
Place of PublicationSAN FRANCISCO
PublisherASTRONOMICAL SOC PACIFIC
Pages640-641
Number of pages2
ISBN (Print)1-58381-077-3
Publication statusPublished - 2001
EventConference on Gas and Galaxy Evolution in Honor of the 20th Anniversary of the VLA -
Duration: 21-May-200024-May-2000

Publication series

NameASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY OF THE PACIFIC CONFERENCE SERIES
PublisherASTRONOMICAL SOC PACIFIC
Volume240

Other

OtherConference on Gas and Galaxy Evolution in Honor of the 20th Anniversary of the VLA
Period21/05/200024/05/2000

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