Star Formation Region Avedisova 2168

Catalog name: 264.78+1.52

Prominent object names: Bran 215, VDBH28, WB89 1210, V* V392 Vel [glossary]

IRAS infrared sources (4): IRAS 08566-4313 = V* V392 Vel (Be*) [22], IRAS 08557-4323 (IR) [2], IRAS 08565-4318 (IR) [1], IRAS 08576-4320 (IR) [3]

Other component designations: Bran 215 = V* V392 Vel (Be*) [22], VDBH28 = V* V392 Vel (Be*) [22]

Distance estimates for objects in this region

Object PositionSize (arcmin) Source Note Distance(s)
WB89 1210 1989A&AS...80..149W I 1360

For more information on distance estimates see Avedisova distances.

Detailed component listing with references (7 components)

Main objectO VBH 28,BBW 2 15 [1986A&AS...65..537B], M CO [1978A&A....68....1G]
264.78 +01.52O *HERBST 28(H AEBE,B5Ve) [1994A&AS..104..315T]
264.779+01.532IR 08566-4313 [1988IRASP.C......0J]
264.803+01.302IR 08557-4323 [1988IRASP.C......0J], M CS [1996A&AS..115...81B]
264.820+01.462IR 08565-4318 [1988IRASP.C......0J], M CO [1989A&AS...80..149W]
264.977+01.594IR 08576-4320 [1988IRASP.C......0J], M CS [1996A&AS..115...81B]
264.975+01.600R <I> [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?