Optical observations of the supernova remnant AX J2001+3235

Abstract

We present results from a first analysis of optical data on G 69.4+2.4 obtained with the 0.3 m and 1.3 m telescopes at Skinakas Observatory. Filamentary emission is detected in the [OIII] 5007 A and Halpha+[NII] images oriented in the south-west, north-east direction. The Halpha+[NII] images reveal a complex network of filaments, while the [OIII] images show a single filament. Low resolution spectra were also obtained which identify the observed emission as emission from shock heated gas.

3 pages, 3 figures, to appear in the proceedings of the 5th Hellenic Astronomical Conference, held in Fodele, Crete (Greece), 20-22 September 2001