We used the unprecedented resolution of ∼25 μas of the VLBI array formed with the RadioAstron satellite to study the structures of H2O maser spots in the star forming region W49N. We found that anisotropic diffractive scattering of the ISM dominates the images of the maser spot, but does not completely blur them. The refractive scattering floor is about 0.001 in visibility at a baseline of 8 Gλ.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)238-239
Number of pages2
JournalProceedings of the International Astronomical Union
Volume18
Issue numberS380
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Dec 2022

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Astronomy and Astrophysics
  • Space and Planetary Science

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