Sequential formation of massive stars and clusters at the periphery of H II regions

L. Deharveng (1, 2) , Annie Zavagno (1) , J. Caplan (1, 2)

1 LAM - Laboratoire d'Astrophysique de Marseille
2 OAMP - Observatoire Astronomique de Marseille Provence

We use multi-wavelength observations of two H II regions, Sh 104 and RCW 79, to discuss the `collect and collapse' process of massive- star formation, triggered by the expansion of an H II region.

Domaines: Planète et Univers [physics]

L. Deharveng, Annie Zavagno, J. Caplan. Sequential formation of massive stars and clusters at the periphery of H II regions. The Formation and Evolution of Massive Young Star Clusters, 2004, Tokyo, Japan. pp.375. ⟨hal-03562135⟩