The tricky line of sight towards Cygnus-X: The [DB2001] CL05 embedded cluster as a pilot case

Author(s)
D. de la Fuente, C. G. Román-Zúñiga, E. Jiménez-Bailón, J. Alves, S. Venus
Abstract

The nearest massive star-forming complex, Cygnus-X, is widely used as a laboratory for star cluster formation and feedback processes, under the implicit assumption that all its components are located roughly at the same distance. We present a multi-wavelength study of a 15' × 15' field in southern Cygnus-X, where different components involving clustered star formation are overlapped. Preliminary results indicate that the Berkeley 87 and [DB2001] CL05 clusters are actually located at very different distances, invalidating previous claims of physical interaction between them. This shows the importance of a careful treatment of extinction and distance calculations for cluster formation studies, particularly in Cygnus-X.

Organisation(s)
Department of Astrophysics
External organisation(s)
Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico
Pages
296-301
Publication date
03-2019
Austrian Fields of Science 2012
103003 Astronomy, 103004 Astrophysics
Portal url
https://ucrisportal.univie.ac.at/en/publications/e5d81419-d684-4a90-afb4-2df356da1577