ESA Science & Technology - ISO observations of the interacting galaxy Markarian 297

Publication date: 15 December 2005

Authors: Metcalfe, L., et al.

Journal: Astronomy and Astrophysics
Volume: 444
Issue: 3
Page: 777-790
Year: 2005

Copyright: ESO

Markarian (Mkn) 297 is a complex system comprised of two interacting galaxies that has been modelled with a variety of scenarios. Observations of this system were made with the Infrared Space Observatory (ISO) using the ISOCAM, ISOPHOT and LWS instruments.