MYStIX first results: Spatial structures of massive young stellar clusters

MYStIX Collaboration

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Abstract

Observations of the spatial distributions of young stars in star-forming regions can be linked to the theory of clustered star formation using spatial statistical methods. The MYStIX project provides rich samples of young stars from the nearest high-mass star-forming regions. Maps of stellar surface density reveal diverse structure and subclustering. Young stellar clusters and subclusters are fit with isothermal spheres and ellipsoids using the Bayesian Information Criterion to estimate the number of subclusters. Clustering is also investigated using Cartwright and Whitworth’s Q statistic and the inhomogeneous two-point correlation function. Mass segregation is detected in several cases, in both centrally concentrated and fractally structured star clusters, but a few clusters are not mass segregated.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationThe Labyrinth of Star Formation - Conference Dedicated to Prof. Anthony Whitworth
EditorsDimitris Stamatellos, Derek Ward-Thompson, Simon Goodwin
PublisherSpringer Netherlands
Pages453-457
Number of pages5
ISBN (Print)9783319030401
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2014
EventConference on Labyrinth of Star Formation dedicated to Prof. Anthony Whitworth, 2012 - Crete, Greece
Duration: Jun 1 2012 → …

Publication series

NameAstrophysics and Space Science Proceedings
Volume36
ISSN (Print)1570-6591
ISSN (Electronic)1570-6605

Other

OtherConference on Labyrinth of Star Formation dedicated to Prof. Anthony Whitworth, 2012
Country/TerritoryGreece
CityCrete
Period6/1/12 → …

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • General Physics and Astronomy
  • Computer Science Applications
  • Spectroscopy
  • Space and Planetary Science
  • Nuclear and High Energy Physics

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