A confusion-limited spectral-line survey of Sgr B2(N) at 1, 2, and 3mm: Establishing the organic inventory in molecular clouds

Dewayne T. Halfen, Lucy M. Ziurys

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Abstract

We present preliminary results of an spectral-line survey at 1, 2, and 3 mm of the galactic center cloud Sgr B2(N). With the current data, several simple prebiotic molecules have been conclusively identified, while several more complex molecules have not. When complete, this survey will provide an accurate database of the gas-phase organic inventory in Sgr B2(N).

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationOrganic Matter in Space
Pages27-28
Number of pages2
EditionS251
DOIs
StatePublished - 2008

Publication series

NameProceedings of the International Astronomical Union
NumberS251
Volume4
ISSN (Print)1743-9213
ISSN (Electronic)1743-9221

Keywords

  • Astrobiology
  • Astrochemistry
  • ISM: clouds
  • ISM: molecules
  • Submillimeter

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Medicine (miscellaneous)
  • Astronomy and Astrophysics
  • Nutrition and Dietetics
  • Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
  • Space and Planetary Science

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