Star Formation Region Avedisova 1683

Catalog name: 156.46+1.15

Prominent object names: BFS 40, WB89 579, 2MASX J04381542+4841393 [glossary]

IRAS infrared sources (1): IRAS 04345+4835 = 2MASX J04381542+4841393 (Galaxy) [10]

Other component designations: BFS 40 (HII) [3]

Distance estimates for objects in this region

Object PositionSize (arcmin) Source Note Distance(s)
WB89 579 1989A&AS...80..149W

For more information on distance estimates see Avedisova distances.

Detailed component listing with references (3 components)

Main objectO BFS 40 [1982ApJS...49..183B]
156.432+01.125R [1990A&AS...85..805F], R [1993ApJS...86..475F]
156.425+01.147IR 04345+4835 A [1995AJ....109.2611C], IR 04345+4835 [1988IRASP.C......0J], M CO [1982ApJS...49..183B]

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?