Detection of OD towards the low-mass protostar IRAS 16293−2422

Author: Parise B.   Du F.   Liu F.-C.   Belloche A.   Wiesemeyer H.   Güsten R.   Menten K. M.   Hübers H.-W.   Klein B.  

Publisher: Edp Sciences

E-ISSN: 1432-0746|542|issue|L5-L5

ISSN: 0004-6361

Source: Astronomy & Astrophysics, Vol.542, Iss.issue, 2012-05, pp. : L5-L5

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Abstract

Context. Although water is an essential and widespread molecule in star-forming regions, its chemical formation pathways are still not very well constrained. Observing the level of deuterium fractionation of OH, a radical involved in the water chemical network, is a promising way to infer its chemical origin.

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