Star Formation Region Avedisova 2119

Catalog name: 254.68+0.22

Prominent object names: Gum 11, NGC 2579 [glossary]

IRAS infrared sources (1): IRAS 08189-3602 = NGC 2579 (HII) [58]

Other component designations: Bran 138 = NGC 2579 (HII) [58], FIRSSE 241, Gum 11 = NGC 2579 (HII) [58], VDBH13 = ESO 370-9 (RfNeb) [1]

Distance estimates for objects in this region

Object PositionSize (arcmin) Source Note Distance(s)
WB89 1130 1989A&AS...80..149W I 7560
[CH87] 254.676+0.229 254.676+0.229 1. x 1. 1987A&A...171..261C V 7000

For more information on distance estimates see Avedisova distances.

Detailed component listing with references (5 components)

Main objectO BBW 138 [1986A&AS...65..537B], M CO [1978A&A....68....1G], O Gum 11,VBH 1 3 [1955MmRAS..67..155G]
254.68 +00.23R [1987A&A...171..261C], R [2000AJ....119.2801L], R [1972AuJPA..25....1D], R [1975AuJPh..28..633C]
254.69 +00.22IR FIRSSE 241 [83056]
254.660+00.205IR 08189-3602 [1988IRASP.C......0J], M CO [1989A&AS...80..149W]
254.670+00.197R <U> [1998MNRAS.301..640W]

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?