The Astrophysical Journal · 1985 · 30 citations · 0 references
Natural SciencesAstronomyPhysicsAstrophysicsInfrared AstronomyStar FormationMolecular CloudsStar ClustersStellar EvolutionYoung Stellar ObjectsDiffuse Emission From Star-forming RegionsEarly Star FormationEmbedded Star ClustersExtragalactic Radio SourcesFar-infrared ObservationsFar-infrared SpectroscopyStar Formation RegionsStar-forming Gas
The region of NGC 2264 near the cone nebula is the site of active star formation in a rotating ring seen nearly edge on as a two lobed source. Allen's infrared source (IRS 1) surrounds a B3 V star still embedded in the southern lobe of the cloud. The northern lobe, IRS 2, also probably contains young stars.