The Galactic star formation rate as seen by the Spitzer Space Telescope
Abstract
We present preliminary results of a study to determine the star formation rate of the Galaxy using a census of young stellar objects (YSOs) in the Spitzer/GLIMPSE and MIPSGAL surveys, which cover nearly 300 square degrees of the Galactic mid-plane. We find a value of 1.7 M⊙/yr, consistent with independent estimates.
- Publication:
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Highlights of Astronomy
- Pub Date:
- November 2010
- DOI:
- 10.1017/S1743921310011774
- Bibcode:
- 2010HiA....15..799R