Star Formation Region Avedisova 3042

Catalog name: 356.23+0.67

Prominent object names: [CH87] 356.23+0.67, RAFGL 5352, MGCS 356.2+00.6 [glossary]

IRAS infrared sources (1): IRAS 17303-3144 = MGCS 356.2+00.6 (Radio) [3]

Other component designations: RAFGL 5352

Distance estimates for objects in this region

Object PositionSize (arcmin) Source Note Distance(s)
[CH87] 356.232+0.671 356.232+0.671 2.6x 2.6 1987A&A...171..261C V 11000

For more information on distance estimates see Avedisova distances.

Detailed component listing with references (3 components)

Main objectR [1987A&A...171..261C], R [1970A&AS....1..319A], R [1987PASJ...39..709H], R [1989ApJS...71..469L], M H2CO [1987A&A...171..261C]
356.23 +00.70IR RAFGL 5352 [1983AFGL..161....0P]
356.228+00.680IR 17303-3144 [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?