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Star Formation in Lynds Dark Nebulae
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Recent research on star formation in large molecular cloud complexes,
such as the Cepheus Flare (Kun 1995), Orion, Perseus (Rebull et al.
2007), and Taurus molecular clouds, have included studies of a number
of Lynds dark nebulae (LDN). Less attention has been given to
isolated Lynds clouds. Both LDN 981 and LDN 425 are smaller, more
isolated, dark molecular clouds that could contain regions of active
star formation within them -- they both are associated with IRAS
sources, and based on prior shallow surveys, they both have a YSO
candidate in the neigborhood. Spitzer observations with IRAC and MIPS
will allow us to see deep inside the cloud, deeper than any prior
observations could see, and reveal any hidden star formation that is
ongoing in these clouds. This project is part of the Spitzer Teachers
Program.
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Lead Teacher:
Tim Spuck
Oil City Area Sr. High School, Oil City, PA
Participating Teachers:
Cris DeWolf
Chippewa Hills High School, Remus, MI
Peter Guastella
Manhasset High School, Manhasset, NY
Chelen H. Johnson
Breck School, Minneapolis, MN
David W. McDonald
Sidney High School, Sidney, MT
John Schaefers
Ingomar Middle School, Pittsburgh, PA
Support Scientist:
Dr. Luisa Rebull
Spitzer Science Center, Caltech, Pasadena, CA
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Program News
Proposal - pdf file
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