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High resolution ALMA imaging of H2O, and SiO, and SO2 masers in the atmosphere of the AGB star W Hya

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  07 February 2024

Keiichi Ohnaka Open the ORCID record for Keiichi Ohnaka [Opens in a new window]  and
Ka Tat Wong Open the ORCID record for Ka Tat Wong [Opens in a new window]
Keiichi Ohnaka*
Affiliation:
Universidad Andrés Bello, Santiago, Chile.
Ka Tat Wong
Affiliation:
Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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email: k1.ohnaka@gmail.com
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Abstract

The mass-loss mechanism in asymptotic giant branch (AGB) stars is not yet fully understood. We present 20-milliarcsecond resolution ALMA imaging of the well-studied AGB star W Hya in multiple molecular lines at 250–269 GHz, including masers from SiO, H2O, and SO2. The images show complex plumes, arcs, and clumps over the stellar disk and in the atmosphere extending to several stellar radii. We detected prominent emission components over the stellar disk—instead of pure absorption as expected—in some Si17O, 30SiO, H2O, and SO2 lines. The surface emission seen in the Si17O and vibrationally excited H2O lines is particularly strong, indicating maser actions. The masers seen over the stellar disk indicate radial amplification.

Keywords

Asymptotic Giant Branchmass lossmasersstellar imaging
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Contributed Paper
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Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union , Volume 18 , Symposium S380: Cosmic Masers: Proper Motion toward the Next-Generation Large Projects , December 2022 , pp. 356 - 358
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© The Author(s), 2024. Published by Cambridge University Press on behalf of International Astronomical Union

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