Observation of triggering in the Milky Way
Abstract
We show how the expansion of classical Galactic HII regions can trigger massive-star formation via the collect & collapse process. We give examples of this process at work. We suggest that it also works in a turbulent medium.
- Publication:
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Triggered Star Formation in a Turbulent ISM
- Pub Date:
- 2007
- DOI:
- 10.1017/S1743921307001494
- Bibcode:
- 2007IAUS..237..212D
- Keywords:
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- stars: formation;
- stars: early-type;
- ISM: HII regions