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Far-infrared observations of the Lagoon Nebula (M8)

Journal Article · · Astron. J.; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1086/112546· OSTI ID:6052431
Large-beam far-infrared photometry is used to estimate the dust temperature and mass, geometry, and energetics of the Lagoon Nebula (M8). Most of the data can be explained in terms of the visible star cluster, NGC 6530, heating a dense molecular cloud that lies behind it. The source M8E, however, may be heated internally, and appears to be a likely site of very recent star formation. The associated molecular cloud may be the location of future stellar formation activity as well.
Research Organization:
Steward Observatory, University of Arizona, Arizona 85721
OSTI ID:
6052431
Journal Information:
Astron. J.; (United States), Journal Name: Astron. J.; (United States) Vol. 84:9; ISSN ANJOA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English