Morphokinematic structure of the Planetary Nebula NGC 6563

Abstract

We present a morphokinematic analysis based on high-resolution long-slit echelle spectroscopy of the \nii$\lambda6583$ line and narrowband imaging. Position-velocity diagrams reveal asymmetric expansion and localized kinematic features. We derive a systemic velocity of $V_{\rm sys}^{\rm LSR} = -25\pm1$\kms\ ($V_{\rm sys}^{\rm HEL} = -34 \pm 1$\kms) and a main shell expansion velocity of $V_{\rm exp} = 22 \pm 1$\kms. Three-dimensional modeling indicates an ellipsoidal main body surrounded by a thin shell, two ear-like protrusions, and additional small-scale structures. The corresponding kinematic ages are $3\,600 \pm 700$ yr for the ellipsoid and ring, and $7\,500 \pm 1\,000$ yr and $8\,800 \pm 1\,500$ yr for the two opposite ear-like protrusions, respectively, indicating that these outer structures predate the main nebular envelope. The kinematic asymmetry and enhanced emission regions suggest evolution within a non-uniform ambient medium. At the same time, the presence of collimated ear-like structures is consistent with shaping influenced by binary interaction, where earlier outflows preceded the ejection of the dense shell. NGC\,6563 therefore appears to be a dynamically evolved system shaped by the combined effects of episodic mass ejection and environmental interaction.