CO observations of the galactic star-forming region W58

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Carbon Monoxide, Extragalactic Radio Sources, Interstellar Gas, Molecular Spectra, Nebulae, Stellar Evolution, Astronomical Maps, H Ii Regions, Line Spectra, Microwave Spectra, Millimeter Waves, Velocity Distribution

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Observations of (C-12)O and (C-13)O have been made in the direction of the strong galactic radio source W58, which contains the compact H II regions K3-50 and ON-3. An extended molecular cloud with dimensions of 55 x 40 pc is associated with the northern part of the H II region complex. The density of the molecular cloud increases from west to east; the molecular cloud is bounded on the east by a larger H I cloud. Present star-formation activity is taking place at the position of maximum molecular density, at what appears to be the interface of the H I cloud and the H II region complex. The velocity structure of the CO cloud and the compact H II regions are in agreement with the blister model. Radio continuum and H I line observations show indications of a shell structure in the southwest of W58. Present star formation in W58 may be caused by this expanding shell.

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