8340( 6) - 11/10/99 09:18 - [ 1] PROPOSAL FOR HUBBLE SPACE TELESCOPE OBSERVATIONS ST ScI Use Only ID: 8340 Version: 6 Check-in Date: 11-May-1999 08:00:11 1.Proposal Title: Probing the Kinematics of the Narrow-Line Region in Seyfert Galaxies with Slitless Spectroscopy ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2. Proposal For 3. Cycle GO 8 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 4. Investigators Contact? PI: D. Crenshaw NASA Goddard Space Flight Center CoI: Dr. Gary Bower National Optical Astronomy Observatories N CoI: Dr. John Hutchings Dominion Astrophysical Observatory N CoI: Dr. Mary Beth Kaiser The Johns Hopkins University N CoI: Dr. Steven Kraemer Catholic University of America N CoI: Dr. Donna Weistrop University of Nevada N ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 5. Abstract Studies of the gas kinematics of the narrow-line regions (NLRs) in Seyfert galaxies indicate complex velocity fields, with evidence for both gravitational and non- gravitational forces. Determining the relative importance of these dynamical effects as a function of position will shed light on: 1) the mass of the putative supermassive black hole (SMBH), 2) the interaction of jets and/or outflowing winds with the NLR gas, and 3) the fueling of the active nucleus from gas in the NLR and surrounding galaxy. Slitless spectroscopy with STIS is an exciting new technique, which will allow us to determine the velocity field of the entire NLR in a single orbit. We will obtain slitless G430M spectra of the extended O III Lambda5007 emission in 14 Seyfert galaxies, at a spectral resolution of Lambda/DeltaLambda ~ 10, 000 and a spatial resolution of 0"point1 -- 0"point2. A survey of this size is necessary to investigate the relationship between the kinematics and other properties, includ in g morphology of the NLR, orientation effects, prominence of radio jets, and extranuclear characteristics. Based on our experience with STIS slitless spectra of NGC 4151, we have selected targets that show prominent O III knots of emission, to ensure the success of this technique and to complement observations of compact or smooth NLRs that require a long slit. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 8340( 6) - 11/10/99 09:18 - [ 2] Observations Description ------------------------ We will obtain STIS G430M spectra of each target through the clear (50CCD) aperture during a single orbit. The spectral regions will include the redshifted O III LambdaLambda4959, 5007 lines, and in most cases, the HBeta line as well. Since there is no target acquisition required, we expect to obtain a total exposure time of ~40 min per target. This exposure time is exactly what is needed to detect the emission-line knots. A typical surface brightness for the faintest knots in the HST images is 1.0 x 10^-14 ergs s^-1 cm^-2 arcsec^-2, comparable to that seen in the faintest knots of NGC 4151. At this flux level, we calculate a signal-to-noise ratio of ~20 in a 0"point2 x 0"point2 box, which, based on our experience, has provided reliable velocities, dispersions, and HBeta/O III ratios for the faint knots in NGC 4151. Real Time Justification ----------------------- Calibration Justification ------------------------- We have followed the recommendations of the STIS instrument scientists in obtaining slitless spectra. In addition to direct broad-band images of each field, we will obtain continuum-lamp and wavecal images through a small slit in order toprovide accurate wavelengths for each emission knot in the STIS slitless spectrum. Additional Comments ------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Data Distribution Paper Products: NO Media: ELECTRONIC Blocking Factor: 10 Ship To: PI_Address Ship Via: Email: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 8340( 6) - 11/10/99 09:18 - [ 3] TARGET LIST Fixed Targets ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Tar| Target | Target | Target |Coord | Radial | Flux data No | Name | Description | Position |Eqnx | Vel. | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1 MRK573 GALAXY, SEYFERT, NLR RA=01H 43M 57.8S +/- 0.1S, J2000 Z = V = 13.7 DEC=02D 20' 59" +/- 1.0" 0.017 2 NGC1386 GALAXY, SEYFERT RA=03H 36M 45.4S +/- 0.1S, DEC=- J2000 Z = V = 12.1 35D 59' 57" +/- 1" 0.003 3 MRK3 GALAXY, SEYFERT, NLR RA=06H 15M 36.4S +/- 1S, DEC=71D J2000 Z = V = 14.0 2' 15" +/- 1" 0.013 4 MRK620 GALAXY, SEYFERT, NLR RA=06H 50M 8.7S +/- 1S, DEC=60D J2000 Z = V = 12.6 50' 45" +/- 1" 0.006 5 NGC3081 GALAXY, SEYFERT, NLR RA=9H 59M 29.5S +/- 1S, DEC=-22D J2000 Z = V = 12.8 49' 34" +/- 1" 0.008 6 NGC3516 GALAXY, SEYFERT, NLR RA=11H 6M 47.5S +/- 1S, DEC=72D J2000 Z = V = 12.5 34' 7" +/- 1" 0.009 7 NGC5506 GALAXY, SEYFERT, NLR RA=14H 13M 14.9S +/- 1S, DEC=- J2000 Z = V = 12.4 03D 12' 27" +/- 1" 0.006 8 NGC5643 GALAXY, SEYFERT, NLR RA=14H 32M 40.7S +/- 1S, DEC=- J2000 Z = V = 10.8 44D 10' 28" +/- 1" 0.004 9 NGC5728 GALAXY, SEYFERT, NLR RA=14H 42M 23.9S +/- 1S, DEC=- J2000 Z = V = 12.4 17D 15' 11" +/- 1" 0.009 10 NGC7212 GALAXY, SEYFERT, NLR RA=22H 7M 2.0S +/- 1S, DEC=10D J2000 Z = V = 14.8 14' 00" +/- 1" 0.027 8340( 6) - 11/10/99 09:18 - [ 4] Visit: 01 Visit Priority: Visit Requirements: SCHED 100% ORIENT 155D TO 195D ORIENT 335D TO 15D On Hold Comments: Additional Comments: Exposures ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Exposure| Target |Instr | Oper. | Aper |Spectral|Central| Optional |Num| Time | Special Number | Name |Config| Mode |or FOV |Element |Waveln.| Parameters |Exp| | Requirements ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 10 MRK573 STIS/C ACCUM 50CCD MIRROR CR-SPLIT=2 1 20 S CD ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 20 NONE STIS/C ACCUM 52X0.1 MIRROR LAMP=TUNGSTEN,WAVECAL=NO 1 1.0 S CD Comments: Continuum lamp exposure through slit. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 30 WAVE STIS/C ACCUM 52X0.1 G430M 5093 1 DEF CD ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 40 MRK573 STIS/C ACCUM 50CCD G430M 5093 CR-SPLIT=2 1 35 M CD ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 8340( 6) - 11/10/99 09:18 - [ 5] Visit: 02 Visit Priority: Visit Requirements: SCHED 100% ORIENT 25D TO 65D ORIENT 205D TO 245D On Hold Comments: Additional Comments: Exposures ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Exposure| Target |Instr | Oper. | Aper |Spectral|Central| Optional |Num| Time | Special Number | Name |Config| Mode |or FOV |Element |Waveln.| Parameters |Exp| | Requirements ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 10 NGC1386 STIS/C ACCUM 50CCD MIRROR CR-SPLIT=2 1 20 S CD ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 20 NONE STIS/C ACCUM 52X0.1 MIRROR LAMP=TUNGSTEN,WAVECAL=NO 1 1.0 S CD Comments: Continuum lamp exposure through slit. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 30 WAVE STIS/C ACCUM 52X0.1 G430M 4961 1 DEF CD ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 40 NGC1386 STIS/C ACCUM 50CCD G430M 4961 CR-SPLIT=2 1 35 M CD ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 8340( 6) - 11/10/99 09:18 - [ 6] Visit: 03 Visit Priority: Visit Requirements: SCHED 100% ORIENT 145D TO 185D ORIENT 325D TO 5D On Hold Comments: Additional Comments: Exposures ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Exposure| Target |Instr | Oper. | Aper |Spectral|Central| Optional |Num| Time | Special Number | Name |Config| Mode |or FOV |Element |Waveln.| Parameters |Exp| | Requirements ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 10 MRK3 STIS/C ACCUM 50CCD MIRROR CR-SPLIT=2 1 20 S CD ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 20 NONE STIS/C ACCUM 52X0.1 MIRROR LAMP=TUNGSTEN,WAVECAL=NO 1 1.0 S CD Comments: Continuum lamp exposure through slit. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 30 WAVE STIS/C ACCUM 52X0.1 G430M 5093 1 DEF CD ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 40 MRK3 STIS/C ACCUM 50CCD G430M 5093 CR-SPLIT=2 1 36 M CD ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 8340( 6) - 11/10/99 09:18 - [ 7] Visit: 04 Visit Priority: Visit Requirements: SCHED 100% ORIENT 55D TO 95D ORIENT 235D TO 275D On Hold Comments: Additional Comments: Exposures ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Exposure| Target |Instr | Oper. | Aper |Spectral|Central| Optional |Num| Time | Special Number | Name |Config| Mode |or FOV |Element |Waveln.| Parameters |Exp| | Requirements ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 10 MRK620 STIS/C ACCUM 50CCD MIRROR CR-SPLIT=2 1 20 S CD ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 20 NONE STIS/C ACCUM 52X0.1 MIRROR LAMP=TUNGSTEN,WAVECAL=NO 1 1.0 S CD Comments: Continuum lamp exposure through slit. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 30 WAVE STIS/C ACCUM 52X0.1 G430M 4961 1 DEF CD ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 40 MRK620 STIS/C ACCUM 50CCD G430M 4961 CR-SPLIT=2 1 35 M CD ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 8340( 6) - 11/10/99 09:18 - [ 8] Visit: 05 Visit Priority: Visit Requirements: SCHED 100% ORIENT 200D TO 240D ORIENT 20D TO 60D On Hold Comments: Additional Comments: Exposures ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Exposure| Target |Instr | Oper. | Aper |Spectral|Central| Optional |Num| Time | Special Number | Name |Config| Mode |or FOV |Element |Waveln.| Parameters |Exp| | Requirements ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 10 NGC3081 STIS/C ACCUM 50CCD MIRROR CR-SPLIT=2 1 20 S CD ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 20 NONE STIS/C ACCUM 52X0.1 MIRROR LAMP=TUNGSTEN,WAVECAL=NO 1 1.0 S CD Comments: Continuum lamp exposure through slit. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 30 WAVE STIS/C ACCUM 52X0.1 G430M 5093 1 DEF CD ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 40 NGC3081 STIS/C ACCUM 50CCD G430M 5093 CR-SPLIT=2 1 35 M CD ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 8340( 6) - 11/10/99 09:18 - [ 9] Visit: 06 Visit Priority: Visit Requirements: SCHED 100% ORIENT 70D TO 110D ORIENT 250D TO 290D On Hold Comments: Additional Comments: Exposures ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Exposure| Target |Instr | Oper. | Aper |Spectral|Central| Optional |Num| Time | Special Number | Name |Config| Mode |or FOV |Element |Waveln.| Parameters |Exp| | Requirements ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 10 NGC3516 STIS/C ACCUM 50CCD MIRROR CR-SPLIT=2 1 20 S CD ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 20 NONE STIS/C ACCUM 52X0.1 MIRROR LAMP=TUNGSTEN,WAVECAL=NO 1 1.0 S CD Comments: Continuum lamp exposure through slit. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 30 WAVE STIS/C ACCUM 52X0.1 G430M 5093 1 DEF CD ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 40 NGC3516 STIS/C ACCUM 50CCD G430M 5093 CR-SPLIT=2 1 36 M CD ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 8340( 6) - 11/10/99 09:18 - [ 10] Visit: 07 Visit Priority: Visit Requirements: SCHED 100% ORIENT 15D TO 75D ORIENT 195D TO 255D On Hold Comments: Additional Comments: Exposures ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Exposure| Target |Instr | Oper. | Aper |Spectral|Central| Optional |Num| Time | Special Number | Name |Config| Mode |or FOV |Element |Waveln.| Parameters |Exp| | Requirements ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 10 NGC5506 STIS/C ACCUM 50CCD MIRROR CR-SPLIT=2 1 20 S CD ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 20 NONE STIS/C ACCUM 52X0.1 MIRROR LAMP=TUNGSTEN,WAVECAL=NO 1 1.0 S CD Comments: Continuum lamp exposure through slit. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 30 WAVE STIS/C ACCUM 52X0.1 G430M 4961 1 DEF CD ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 40 NGC5506 STIS/C ACCUM 50CCD G430M 4961 CR-SPLIT=2 1 35 M CD ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 8340( 6) - 11/10/99 09:18 - [ 11] Visit: 08 Visit Priority: Visit Requirements: SCHED 100% ORIENT 125D TO 165D ORIENT 305D TO 345D On Hold Comments: Additional Comments: Exposures ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Exposure| Target |Instr | Oper. | Aper |Spectral|Central| Optional |Num| Time | Special Number | Name |Config| Mode |or FOV |Element |Waveln.| Parameters |Exp| | Requirements ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 10 NGC5643 STIS/C ACCUM 50CCD MIRROR CR-SPLIT=2 1 20 S CD ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 20 NONE STIS/C ACCUM 52X0.1 MIRROR LAMP=TUNGSTEN,WAVECAL=NO 1 1.0 S CD Comments: Continuum lamp exposure through slit. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 30 WAVE STIS/C ACCUM 52X0.1 G430M 4961 1 DEF CD ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 40 NGC5643 STIS/C ACCUM 50CCD G430M 4961 CR-SPLIT=2 1 35 M CD ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 8340( 6) - 11/10/99 09:18 - [ 12] Visit: 09 Visit Priority: Visit Requirements: SCHED 100% ORIENT 145D TO 185D ORIENT 325D TO 5D On Hold Comments: Additional Comments: Exposures ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Exposure| Target |Instr | Oper. | Aper |Spectral|Central| Optional |Num| Time | Special Number | Name |Config| Mode |or FOV |Element |Waveln.| Parameters |Exp| | Requirements ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 10 NGC5728 STIS/C ACCUM 50CCD MIRROR CR-SPLIT=2 1 20 S CD ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 20 NONE STIS/C ACCUM 52X0.1 MIRROR LAMP=TUNGSTEN,WAVECAL=NO 1 1.0 S CD Comments: Continuum lamp exposure through slit. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 30 WAVE STIS/C ACCUM 52X0.1 G430M 5093 1 DEF CD ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 40 NGC5728 STIS/C ACCUM 50CCD G430M 5093 CR-SPLIT=2 1 35 M CD ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 8340( 6) - 11/10/99 09:18 - [ 13] Visit: 10 Visit Priority: Visit Requirements: SCHED 100% ORIENT 10D TO 50D ORIENT 190D TO 230D On Hold Comments: Additional Comments: Exposures ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Exposure| Target |Instr | Oper. | Aper |Spectral|Central| Optional |Num| Time | Special Number | Name |Config| Mode |or FOV |Element |Waveln.| Parameters |Exp| | Requirements ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 10 NGC7212 STIS/C ACCUM 50CCD MIRROR CR-SPLIT=2 1 20 S CD ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 20 NONE STIS/C ACCUM 52X0.1 MIRROR LAMP=TUNGSTEN,WAVECAL=NO 1 1.0 S CD Comments: Continuum lamp exposure through slit. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 30 WAVE STIS/C ACCUM 52X0.1 G430M 5093 1 DEF CD ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 40 NGC7212 STIS/C ACCUM 50CCD G430M 5093 CR-SPLIT=2 1 35 M CD ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 8340( 6) - 11/10/99 09:18 - [ 14] Summary Form for Proposal 8340 Item Used in this proposal ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Apertures 50CCD 52X0.1 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Configurations STIS/CCD ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Opmodes ACCUM ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Optional Parameters CR-SPLIT=2 WAVECAL=NO LAMP=TUNGSTEN ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Proposal Category GO ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Special Requirements SCHED 100% ORIENT 155D TO 195D ORIENT 335D TO 15D SCHED 100% ORIENT 25D TO 65D ORIENT 205D TO 245D SCHED 100% ORIENT 145D TO 185D ORIENT 325D TO 5D SCHED 100% ORIENT 55D TO 95D ORIENT 235D TO 275D SCHED 100% ORIENT 200D TO 240D ORIENT 20D TO 60D SCHED 100% ORIENT 70D TO 110D ORIENT 250D TO 290D SCHED 100% ORIENT 15D TO 75D ORIENT 195D TO 255D SCHED 100% ORIENT 125D TO 165D ORIENT 305D TO 345D SCHED 100% ORIENT 10D TO 50D ORIENT 190D TO 230D ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Spectral Elements MIRROR G430M ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Target Names MRK573 NONE WAVE NGC1386 MRK3 MRK620 NGC3081 NGC3516 NGC5506 NGC5643 NGC5728 NGC7212 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Wavelengths 5093 4961 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------