Star Formation Region Avedisova 2303

Catalog name: 282.89-2.70

Prominent object names: RCW 47, HD 87643 [glossary]

IRAS infrared sources (1): IRAS 10028-5825 = HD 87643 (Be*) [92]

Other component designations: Bran 285 = RCW 47 (HII) [9], RAFGL 4767S, RCW 47 (HII) [9]

Distance estimates for objects in this region

Object PositionSize (arcmin) Source Note Distance(s)
RCW 47 283-2.723.27 1989BAICz..40...42A I 3200

For more information on distance estimates see Avedisova distances.

Detailed component listing with references (7 components)

Main objectO RCW 47 [1975PhDT.......119G]
282.79 -02.47R [1994ApJS...91..111W], R [1972AuJPA..25....1D]
282.7 -02.5D DC [1986A&AS...63...27H]
282.66 -02.53O *HE 3-365(HA EBE,B3/4e) [1994A&AS..104..315T], IR*RAFGL 4767S (HD 87643) [1983AFGL..161....0P], IR*RAFGL 4767S [1983AFGL..161....0P]
282.657-02.526IR 10028-5825 [1988IRASP.C......0J]
282.658-02.526IR *HD 87643 [1976Obs....96..184W], IR * [1976Obs....96..184W], IR * IRS [1990AJ.....99..303P]
282.71 -02.48O BBW 285 [1986A&AS...65..537B], M CO [1978A&A....68....1G]

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?