Deeply embedded star formation in NGC 6334

Details Deeply embedded star formation in NGC 6334 Deeply embedded star formation in NGC 6334

May 2006

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=2006sptz.prop30154f&link_type=abstract

Spitzer Proposal ID #30154

Physics

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NGC 6334 is one of the most active massive star forming regions in the Galaxy. Located at a distance of 1.74 kpc, this giant molecular cloud extends for more than 45 arcmin parallel to the galactic plane. Recent near IR observations of the region indicate the presence of young low mass stars, while the formation of high mass stars has been documented in clusters along a narrow ridge within the molecular cloud. We propose deep Spitzer observation of the region with IRAC in all 4 bands. These observations will allow us to study star formation in NGC 6334 at the low mass end of the mass function, and, combined with MIPSGAL data at 24 and 70 um, to search for embedded protostars. Previous shallow observations obtained as part if the GLIMPSE survey are not sensitive enough for this kind of study.

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