Star Formation Region Avedisova 919

Catalog name: 66.86+0.90

Prominent object names: Sh 2-97, LBN 151 [glossary]

IRAS infrared sources (2): IRAS 19539+3001 (IR) [0], IRAS 19542+3004 (IR) [4]

Other component designations: NGC 6846 (Cl*) [4], Sh 2-97 = LBN 151 (HII) [9]

Distance estimates for objects in this region

Object PositionSize (arcmin) Source Note Distance(s)
Sh 2-97 66.86+0.911.34 2003A&A...397..133R I 3900

For more information on distance estimates see Avedisova distances.

Detailed component listing with references (5 components)

Main objectO S 97 [1978A&A....66....1C], O [1990AJ.....99..622F]
66.98 +00.90O NGC 6846 cluster [87065]
66.775+00.874R [1990A&AS...83..539R], R [1984A&AS...58..197R], R [1972AJ.....77..115T], R [1990A&AS...85..805F]
66.761+00.870IR 19539+3001 [1988IRASP.C......0J]
66.839+00.858IR 19542+3004 [1988IRASP.C......0J], M CO [1982ApJS...49..183B]

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?