A Multi-frequency Study of the Candidate Double-Double Radio Galaxy J2349-0003 with a Possible Misalignment
A Multi-frequency Study of the Candidate Double-Double Radio Galaxy J2349-0003 with a Possible Misalignment
We present a multi-frequency analysis of the candidate double-double radio galaxy (DDRG) J2349-0003, exhibiting a possible lobe misalignment. High-resolution uGMRT observations at Bands 3 and 4 reveal a complex radio morphology featuring a pair of inner and outer lobes, and the radio core, while the Band 5 image detects the core and the compact components. The positioning of both pairs of lobes with the central core supports its classification as a DDRG. Spectral age estimates for the inner and outer lobes indicate two distinct episodes of active galactic nucleus (AGN) activity interspaced by a short quiescent phase. The possible compact steep spectrum nature of the core, together with its concave spectral curvature, suggests ongoing or recent jet activity, suggesting the possibility that J2349-0003 may be a candidate triple-double radio galaxy. With a projected linear size of 1.08 Mpc, J2349-0003 is classified as a giant radio galaxy (GRG), although its moderate radio power (~10^24 W/Hz) suggests a sparse surrounding environment. Arm-length (R_theta) and flux density ratios (R_S) indicates environmental influences on source symmetry. The observed lobe misalignment and the presence of nearby galaxies in the optical image suggest that merger-driven processes may have played a key role in shaping the source's evolution.
Sudheesh T. P.、Ruta Kale、Jithesh V.、Ishwara-Chandra C. H.、Joe Jacob
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Sudheesh T. P.,Ruta Kale,Jithesh V.,Ishwara-Chandra C. H.,Joe Jacob.A Multi-frequency Study of the Candidate Double-Double Radio Galaxy J2349-0003 with a Possible Misalignment[EB/OL].(2025-07-12)[2025-07-25].https://arxiv.org/abs/2507.09253.点此复制
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