Star Formation Region Avedisova 1162

Catalog name: 91.21+4.40

Prominent object names: WB89 16, IRAS 20550+5158 [glossary]

IRAS infrared sources (1): IRAS 20550+5158 (IR) [3]

Distance estimates for objects in this region

Object PositionSize (arcmin) Source Note Distance(s)
WB89 16 1989A&AS...80..149W I 3400, 2550, 1130

For more information on distance estimates see Avedisova distances.

Detailed component listing with references (2 components)

Main objectIR 20550+5158 [1988IRASP.C......0J]
91.212+04.403IR 20550+5158 [1988IRASP.C......0J], M CO [1989A&AS...80..149W]

Acknowledgement: based on the Catalog of Star-Forming Regions in the Galaxy ( Avedisova, V. S., Astronomy Reports, Volume 46, Issue 3, March 2002, pp.193-205 [2002ARep...46..193A]). The complete catalog can be accessed here: V/112/.

For more information, read The Avedisova catalog: A real Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy?