Published March 15, 1986 | Version v1
Journal article

An infrared image of the Hourglass region of M 8

Creators

  • 1. Anglo-Australian Observatory, Epping (Australia)

Description

An infrared image of the Hourglass region of M8 shows several features of interest. The young O star Herschel 36 has a companion which is probably pre-main sequence. The nebulosity which links Herschel 36 to the Hourglass is more extensive than previously realized. A central source has been found in the Hourglass, and is probably responsible for its illumination. Finally, many stars are found to the west of Herschel 36, with a projected density comparable to that in the densest part of the Orion Nebula. (author)

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Mon. Not. R. Astron. Soc.
Journal Volume
219
Journal Issue
2
Series
Mon. Not. R. Astron. Soc.
Journal Page Range
35P-38P
ISSN
0035-8711
CODEN
MNRAA

INIS

Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Country of Input or Organization
United Kingdom
INIS RN
17056788
Subject category
S79: ASTROPHYSICS, COSMOLOGY AND ASTRONOMY;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Numerical Data
Descriptors DEI
CHARGE-COUPLED DEVICES; EXPERIMENTAL DATA; IMAGES; MAPS; NEAR INFRARED RADIATION; NEBULAE; STAR CLUSTERS; STARS
Descriptors DEC
DATA; ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION; INFORMATION; INFRARED RADIATION; NUMERICAL DATA; RADIATIONS; SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES