Star Formation Region Avedisova 2598

Catalog name: 320.24+0.42

Prominent object names: RCW 88, WRAY 16-167 [glossary]

IRAS infrared sources (1): IRAS 15033-5736 (IR) [1]

Other component designations: RCW 88 = WRAY 16-167 (HII) [15]

Distance estimates for objects in this region

Object PositionSize (arcmin) Source Note Distance(s)
RCW 88 320.2+0.52.59 1987A&A...174..257G I 3000
[CH87] 320.236+0.417 320.236+0.417 3.5x 3.5 1987A&A...171..261C V 2100, 13300

For more information on distance estimates see Avedisova distances.

Detailed component listing with references (4 components)

Main objectO RCW 88 [1998A&AS..130..119R]
320.25 +00.42D DC [1986A&AS...63...27H], O [1987A&A...174..257G]
320.24 +00.42R [1987A&A...171..261C], R [1969AuJPA..11...11D], R [1994ApJS...91..111W], M H2CO [1987A&A...171..261C]
320.235+00.433IR 15033-5736 [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?