Star Formation Region Avedisova 1966

Catalog name: 216.43-1.72

Prominent object names: LEDA 136697, WB89 903, WB89 911, *red stars [glossary]

IRAS infrared sources (2): IRAS 06492-0349 (IR) [2], IRAS 06522-0350 = LEDA 136697 (Galaxy) [5]

Distance estimates for objects in this region

Object PositionSize (arcmin) Source Note Distance(s)
WB89 903 1989A&AS...80..149W I 3260
WB89 911 1989A&AS...80..149W I 3290

For more information on distance estimates see Avedisova distances.

Detailed component listing with references (3 components)

Main objectIR 06492-0349 [1988IRASP.C......0J]
216.429-01.715IR 06492-0349 [1988IRASP.C......0J], M CO [1989A&AS...80..149W]
216.785-01.044O *red stars [1999A&A...352..228M], O nebula [1999A&A...352..228M], IR 06522-0350 [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?