A 4–6 GHz Spectral Scan and 8–10 GHz Observations of the Dark Cloud TMC-1
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The results of the lowest frequency spectral survey carried out toward a molecular cloud and sensitive observations at selected frequencies are presented. The entire Arecibo C-band (4–6 GHz) was observed towards the cyanopolyyne peak of TMC-1 with an rms sensitivity of about 17–18 mK (about 2–2.5 mJy). In addition, a number of selected frequency ranges within the C-band and X-band (8–10 GHz) were observed with longer integration times and rms sensitivities 7–8
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