Star Formation Region Avedisova 2234

Catalog name: 271.01+1.39

Prominent object names: Bran 259, VDBH31, WB89 1270, WB89 1271, VdBH 31b, VDBH31A, Bran 259A [glossary]

IRAS infrared sources (3): IRAS 09205-4750 (IR) [1], IRAS 09204-4752 (IR) [4], IRAS 09207-4757 (IR) [2]

Other component designations: Bran 259 = VdBH 31b (RfNeb) [6], VDBH31 = VdBH 31b (RfNeb) [6]

Distance estimates for objects in this region

Object PositionSize (arcmin) Source Note Distance(s)
WB89 1270 1989A&AS...80..149W I 150, 2100
WB89 1271 1989A&AS...80..149W I 1230, 2510

For more information on distance estimates see Avedisova distances.

Detailed component listing with references (5 components)

Main objectO VBH 31A,BBW 259A [1986A&AS...65..537B], M CO [1978A&A....68....1G]
271.00 +01.41O VBH 31B,BBW 259B [1986A&AS...65..537B]
271.000+01.414IR 09205-4750 [1988IRASP.C......0J], M CO [1978A&A....68....1G]
271.010+01.387IR 09204-4752 [1988IRASP.C......0J], M CO [1989A&AS...80..149W]
271.105+01.363IR 09207-4757 [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?