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The Galactic star formation rate as seen by the Spitzer Space Telescope
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 21 October 2010
Abstract
We present preliminary results of a study to determine the star formation rate of the Galaxy using a census of young stellar objects (YSOs) in the Spitzer/GLIMPSE and MIPSGAL surveys, which cover nearly 300 square degrees of the Galactic mid-plane. We find a value of 1.7 M⊙/yr, consistent with independent estimates.
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- Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union , Volume 5 , Highlights H15: Highlights of Astronomy , November 2009 , pp. 799
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- Copyright © International Astronomical Union 2010
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