IRAS 01202$+$6133 : A Possible Case of Protostellar Collapse Triggered by a Small HII Region

POSTER

Abstract

The molecular gas surrounding an HII region is thought to be a place where star formation can be induced. This poster will present an analysis of submm spectroscopic observations of the submm/infrared source IRAS 01202$+$6133 located on the periphery of the HII region KR 120. HCO$^{+}$(J=3-2) spectra of this source show a classic asymmetric profile indicative of infall motions that would be expected to occur in the envelope surrounding a young protostellar object. Applying simple analytic models to these profiles we derive physical properties of the infall kinematics and the envelope structure.

Authors

  • Sung-Ju Kang

    Iowa State University

  • Charles Kerton

    Iowa State University