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Near-infrared observation of two far-infrared sources in the W3 region: G133. 8+1. 4 (W3N) and G133. 982+1. 14 (BS4)

Journal Article · · Astron. J.; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1086/112576· OSTI ID:6005525
Observations from 1.2 to 21 ..mu..m show that G133.8+1.4 (W3N) and G133.982+1.141 (BS4) are weak near-infrared sources, in contrast to their far-infrared intensities. W3N appears to be a typical compact H II region, excited by a small cluster of OB stars; BS4 appears to be at an earlier evolutionary state and perhaps excited by a massive, pre-main sequence star. Both infrared sources appear associated with the giant molecular cloud in the W3/W4 region.
Research Organization:
Department of Physics and Astronomy, The University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87131
OSTI ID:
6005525
Journal Information:
Astron. J.; (United States), Journal Name: Astron. J.; (United States) Vol. 84:10; ISSN ANJOA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English