Abstract
We present 12CO(J = 1-0) observations of the poststarburst nucleus of NGC 4736. Although star in the nuclear region is currently inactive, there is a substantial amount of molecular gas, ∼ 107 M(Fisheye sign), in the central ∼ 300 pc region. Comparing the observed molecular-gas surface density with the threshold gas density for star formation proposed by Kennicutt (1989, AAA 50.157.264), we find that the nuclear gas disk is stable for gravitational instability. We discuss possible scenarios for the nuclear starburst evolution of NGC 4736 in terms of either bar-driven instability fueling or minor-merger driven fueling (or triggering).
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 317-323 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Publications of the Astronomical Society of Japan |
Volume | 50 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1998 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Galaxies: Active
- Galaxies: Evolution
- Galaxies: Individual (NGC 4736)
- Stars: Formation
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Astronomy and Astrophysics
- Space and Planetary Science