Star Formation Region Avedisova 178

Catalog name: 12.60+0.60

Prominent object names: VDB 116, HD 166288 [glossary]

IRAS infrared sources (1): IRAS 18078-1744 (IR) [1]

Other component designations: VDB 116 = HD 166288 (*inNeb) [5]

Detailed component listing with references (3 components)

Main objectO VDB 116 [1966AJ.....71..990V]
12.60 +00.60R [1996ApJ...466..191H]
12.583+00.605IR 18078-1744 [1988IRASP.C......0J]

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?