Star Formation Region Avedisova 2157

Catalog name: 263.74+0.82

Prominent object names: *red star, WB89 1196, IRAS 08500-4254 [glossary]

IRAS infrared sources (1): IRAS 08500-4254 (IR) [7]

Distance estimates for objects in this region

Object PositionSize (arcmin) Source Note Distance(s)
WB89 1196 1989A&AS...80..149W I 2400

For more information on distance estimates see Avedisova distances.

Detailed component listing with references (2 components)

Main objectO *red star [1999A&A...352..228M], O nebula [1999A&A...352..228M]
263.743+00.824IR 08500-4254 [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?