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

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 February 2008

DeWayne T. Halfen  and
Lucy M. Ziurys
DeWayne T. Halfen
Affiliation:
Depts. of Chemistry and Astronomy, Arizona Radio Observatory, Laplace Center for Astrobiology, and Steward Observatory, University of Arizona933 N. Cherry Ave. Tucson, AZ 85721USA email: halfendt@as.arizona.edu
Lucy M. Ziurys
Affiliation:
Depts. of Chemistry and Astronomy, Arizona Radio Observatory, Laplace Center for Astrobiology, and Steward Observatory, University of Arizona933 N. Cherry Ave. Tucson, AZ 85721USA email: halfendt@as.arizona.edu
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Abstract

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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).

Keywords

ISM: moleculesastrochemistryastrobiologysubmillimeterISM: clouds
Type
Contributed Papers
Information
Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union , Volume 4 , Symposium S251: Organic Matter in Space , February 2008 , pp. 27 - 28
Copyright
Copyright © International Astronomical Union 2008

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