Star Formation Region Avedisova 2500

Catalog name: 308.09-0.43

Prominent object names: [CH87] 308.09-0.43, RAFGL 4902S, IRAS 13333-6234 [glossary]

IRAS infrared sources (1): IRAS 13333-6234 (IR) [3]

Other component designations: RAFGL 4902S

Distance estimates for objects in this region

Object PositionSize (arcmin) Source Note Distance(s)
[CH87] 309.057+0.186 309.057+0.186 8. x 8. 1987A&A...171..261C V 3900, 8700

For more information on distance estimates see Avedisova distances.

Detailed component listing with references (3 components)

Main objectR [1987A&A...171..261C], R [1969AuJPA..11...11D], R [1994ApJS...91..111W], M H2CO [1987A&A...171..261C]
308.09 -00.43IR*RAFGL 4902S (OV CEN) [1983AFGL..161....0P]
308.080-00.409IR 13333-6234 [1988IRASP.C......0J]

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?