NEAR-IR Spectroscopy of Young Stars in the Braid Nebula Star Formation Region in Cygnus Ob7

We present 1.4 to 2.5 um integral field spectroscopy of 16 stars in the Braid Nebula star formation region in Cygnus OB7. These data forms one aspect of a large-scale multi-wavelength survey aimed at determining an unbiased estimate of the number, mass distribution, and evolutionary state of the you...

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Published in:arXiv.org 2008-10
Main Authors: Aspin, Colin, Beck, Tracy L, Tae-Soo Pyo, Davis, Chris J, Schieven, G M, Khanzadyan, Tigran, Magakian, Tigran, Movsessian, Tigran, NIkogossian, Elena G, Mitchison, Sharon, Smith, Michael D
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Language:English
Subjects:
Braiding
Infrared spectroscopy
Integral field spectroscopy
Mass distribution
Molecular clouds
Nebulae
Photometry
Pre-main sequence stars
Spectrum analysis
Star & galaxy formation
Star formation
Stellar evolution
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Summary:We present 1.4 to 2.5 um integral field spectroscopy of 16 stars in the Braid Nebula star formation region in Cygnus OB7. These data forms one aspect of a large-scale multi-wavelength survey aimed at determining an unbiased estimate of the number, mass distribution, and evolutionary state of the young stars within this one square degree area of the previously poorly studied Lynds 1003 molecular cloud. Our new spectroscopic data, when combined with 2MASS near-IR photometry, provide evidence of membership of many of these objects in the regions pre-main sequence population. We discuss both the characteristics of the young stars found in the region and the level of star forming activity present.
ISSN:2331-8422