Star Formation Region Avedisova 259

Catalog name: 16.97-5.18

Prominent object names: Sh 2-51, LBN 65 [glossary]

IRAS infrared sources (1): IRAS 18377-1636 = LBN 65 (HII) [2]

Other component designations: Sh 2-51 = LBN 65 (HII) [2]

Detailed component listing with references (2 components)

Main objectO S 51 [1982ApJS...49..183B], O [1990AJ.....99..622F], R [1994ApJS...91..111W]
16.944-05.155IR 18377-1636 [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?