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HCO emission from H II-molecular cloud interface regions.

M S Schenewerk1, L E Snyder, J M Hollis

  • 1National Radio Astronomy Observatory, USA.

The Astrophysical Journal
|May 15, 1988
PubMed
Summary

This study surveyed molecular clouds for the presence of HCO (formyl radical) emission. HCO was detected in seven clouds, with enhanced abundance found in H II-molecular cloud interface regions, suggesting a link to C+ presence.

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Area of Science:

  • Astrochemistry
  • Interstellar Medium Physics
  • Radio Astronomy

Background:

  • The formyl radical (HCO) is a key molecule in interstellar chemistry.
  • Understanding HCO distribution aids in characterizing molecular cloud conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To survey molecular clouds for HCO emission.
  • To investigate the chemical pathways and abundance of HCO.
  • To explore the relationship between HCO and other interstellar species.

Main Methods:

  • Conducted a survey of molecular clouds using specific HCO hyperfine transitions (1(01)-0(00)).
  • Utilized radio astronomy techniques to detect and map HCO emission.
  • Analyzed emission strengths and spatial distributions.
Keywords:
NASA Discipline ExobiologyNASA Discipline Number 52-10NASA Program ExobiologyNon-NASA Center

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Main Results:

  • Detected HCO emission in seven molecular clouds.
  • Identified three new HCO sources: NGC 2264, W49, and NGC 7538.
  • Mapped extensive HCO emission in NGC 2024 and Sgr B2.
  • Observed enhanced HCO abundance in H II-molecular cloud interface regions.
  • Found a correlation between C+ and HCO emission.

Conclusions:

  • HCO is prevalent in certain molecular clouds, particularly at interfaces with H II regions.
  • The enhanced HCO abundance supports a chemical link with C+.
  • Source structure and proximity influence observed HCO emission strength.