Structure and origin of the Cygnus superbubble

Data from radio, optical, IR, and X-ray observations of the region of the Cyg superbubble are compiled in tables, maps, and graphs and analyzed in detail. It is shown that the outline of the X-ray superbubble is reproduced by eight OB associations at distances 0.5-2.5 kpc containing 110 high-luminos...

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Published inAstrophysics and space science Vol. 108; no. 2; pp. 237 - 302
Main Authors BOCHKAREV, N. G, SITNIK, T. G
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Dordrecht Kluwer 1985
Subjects
Astronomy
Earth, ocean, space
Exact sciences and technology
Interstellar medium (ism) and nebulae in milky way
Stellar systems. Galactic and extragalactic objects and systems. The universe
Origin
X ray observation
Stellar wind
Interstellar extinction
Infrared observation
Large scale structure
OB stellar association
Optical observation
Structure
Interstellar matter
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Summary:Data from radio, optical, IR, and X-ray observations of the region of the Cyg superbubble are compiled in tables, maps, and graphs and analyzed in detail. It is shown that the outline of the X-ray superbubble is reproduced by eight OB associations at distances 0.5-2.5 kpc containing 110 high-luminosity stars (40 of Wolf-Rayet or Of type) which can account for 50-75 percent of the X-ray emission of the superbubble. The remaining emission is attributed to 100-pc-diameter coronal-gas regions formed by set stellar winds or supernova explosions in the associations.
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ISSN:0004-640X
1572-946X
DOI:10.1007/BF01068256