Asymmetric Planetary Nebulae (APN) are formed by bipolar outflows through various mechanism like fast rotation (Blackman et al. 2001), magnetic field (Regos &...
Using optical images and spectra of the bipolar nebula M 2-9 we show that, in addition to the well-known bright inner nebula, the object has fast, highly...
M1-46: A Case Study on Multiple-Shell Planetary Nebula Formation
We discuss in detail the evolutionary path of the multiple-shell planetary nebula M1-46, in the light of our new observations. The velocities of the halo and...
Mapping the physical and chemical properties of the planetary nebula NGC 3242
We present optical integral field spectroscopy analysis of the main components, with the exception of the halo, as well as of the detected small-scale...
The structure and kinematics of the bipolar nebula Mz 3 have been investigated by means of HST, CTIO and ESO images and spectra. At least four distinct outflows...
Merging of Elliptical Galaxies as a Possible Origin of the Intergalactic Stellar Population
We present N-body simulations of elliptical galaxy encounters into dry mergers to study the resulting unbound intergalactic stellar population, in particular...
Metal-rich Planetary Nebulae in the Outer Reaches of M31
Spectroscopic data of two relatively [O III]-luminous planetary nebulae (PNe) have been obtained with the 10.4 m Gran Telescopio Canarias. M174 and M2496 are...
Spectroscopic data of two relatively [O III]-luminous -PNe have been obtained with the 10.4-m Gran Telescopio Canarias. M174 and M2496 are each ˜1 degree from...
Microstructures of Planetary Nebulae with Large Telescopes
Planetary nebulae (PNe) are known to possess a variety of small-scale structures that are usually in a lower ionization state than the main body of the nebulae...