Star Formation Region Avedisova 1721

Catalog name: 167.06+3.46

Prominent object names: 2MASX J05254062+4141530, WB89 640 [glossary]

IRAS infrared sources (1): IRAS 05221+4139 = 2MASX J05254062+4141530 (Galaxy) [11]

Distance estimates for objects in this region

Object PositionSize (arcmin) Source Note Distance(s)
WB89 640 1989A&AS...80..149W I 10050

For more information on distance estimates see Avedisova distances.

Detailed component listing with references (2 components)

Main objectIR 05221+4139 [1988IRASP.C......0J]
167.059+03.461IR 05221+4139 [1988IRASP.C......0J], M CO [1989A&AS...80..149W], M CO [1986A&A...169..281C], M CS [1996A&AS..115...81B]

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?