3D model of bow shocks

Author: Gustafsson M.   Ravkilde T.   Kristensen L. E.   Cabrit S.   Field D.   Pineau des Forêts G.  

Publisher: Edp Sciences

E-ISSN: 1432-0746|513|issue|A5-A5

ISSN: 0004-6361

Source: Astronomy & Astrophysics, Vol.513, Iss.issue, 2010-04, pp. : A5-A5

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Abstract

Context. Shocks produced by outflows from young stars are often observed as bow-shaped structures in which the H2 line strength and morphology are characteristic of the physical and chemical environments and the velocity of the impact.