Adaptive Optics observations of LBQS 0108 + 0028 : K - banddetection of the host galaxy of a radio -

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  • Itziar Aretxaga
  • D. Le Mignant
  • J. Melnick
  • R. J. Terlevich
  • B. J. Boyle
چکیده

We report the rst unambiguous detection of the host galaxy of a normal radio-quiet QSO at high-redshift in K-band. The luminosity of the host comprises about 35% of the total K-band luminosity. Assuming the average colour of QSOs at z 2, the host would be about 5 to 6 mag brighter than an unevolved L galaxy placed at z 2, and 3 to 4 mag brighter than a passively evolved L galaxy at the same redshift. The luminosity of the host galaxy of the QSO would thus overlap with the highest found in radio-loud QSOs and radio-galaxies at the same redshift.

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تاریخ انتشار 2007