Star Formation Region Avedisova 2071

Catalog name: 242.94-0.45

Prominent object names: nebula, WB89 1057, IRAS 07466-2631 [glossary]

IRAS infrared sources (1): IRAS 07466-2631 (IR) [5]

Distance estimates for objects in this region

Object PositionSize (arcmin) Source Note Distance(s)
WB89 1057 1989A&AS...80..149W I 6430
[MAB97] 242.88-0.50 242.88-0.536.8 1997A&A...327..325M P 6500

For more information on distance estimates see Avedisova distances.

Detailed component listing with references (3 components)

Main objectO nebula [1999A&A...352..228M]
242.940-00.450IR 07466-2631 [1988IRASP.C......0J], M CO [1989A&AS...80..149W]
242.88 -00.50M CO cloud [1997A&A...327..325M]

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?