OUR KNOWLEDGE OF HIGH-MASS STAR FORMATION AT THE DAWN OF HERSCHEL

Frédérique Motte (1) , Patrick Hennebelle (2)

1 AIM (UMR7158 / UMR_E_9005 / UM_112) - Astrophysique Interprétation Modélisation
2 LRA - Laboratoire de Radioastronomie

We review the theories and observations of high-mass star formation emphasizing the differences with those of low-mass star formation. We hereafter describe the progress expected to be achieved with Herschel, thanks notably to Key Programmes dedicated to the earliest phases of high-mass star formation.

Mots clés: Star Formation; Submillimeter; Far-infrared continuum; Herschel Space Observatory

Domaines: Astrophysique [astro-ph]

Frédérique Motte, Patrick Hennebelle. OUR KNOWLEDGE OF HIGH-MASS STAR FORMATION AT THE DAWN OF HERSCHEL. Astronomy in the submil limeter and far infrared domains with the Herschel Space Observatory, Apr 2007, Les Houches, France. ⟨hal-00284845⟩