Star Formation Region Avedisova 1259

Catalog name: 100.01+2.36

Prominent object names: *red cluster (Tr 37), WB89 129, WB89 132 [glossary]

IRAS infrared sources (2): IRAS 21480+5640 = WB89 129 (HII) [6], IRAS 21485+5645 (IR) [6]

Distance estimates for objects in this region

Object PositionSize (arcmin) Source Note Distance(s)
WB89 129 1989A&AS...80..149W I 7190
WB89 132 1989A&AS...80..149W I 7100, 290

For more information on distance estimates see Avedisova distances.

Detailed component listing with references (3 components)

Main objectIR 21480+5640 [1988IRASP.C......0J]
100.014+02.358IR 21480+5640 [1988IRASP.C......0J], M CO [1989A&AS...80..149W]
100.126+02.371O *red cluster (Tr 37) [1999A&A...352..228M], IR 21485+5645 [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?