Discovery of Parsec-Scale OB Wind-Swept Bubbles in HII Regions

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Sep 2002

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Chandra Proposal ID #04200346

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Astrophysics

Chandra Proposal Id #04200346

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We propose a deep ACIS observation (80 ksec) of the central cavity of the Rosette nebula, as a follow-up of a shorter (20 ksec) GO2 observation which revealed diffuse X-rays pervading the HII region, in addition to hundreds of individual stellar sources. This may be the long-awaited unambiguous detection of wind-blown bubbles in HII regions and, as such, will give critical insights into the astrophysics of OB winds. However, the available Rosette exposure cannot confidently exclude the possibility that the diffuse component there is, at least in part, the integrated contribution of thousands of lower-mass members of the OB association. A longer observation should conclusively resolve this question and lead to insights into the interaction between massive stars and their environment.

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