Organic molecules in low-mass protostellar hot cores: Submillimeter imaging of iras 16293-2422

Yi Jehng Kuan*, Hui Chun Huang, Steven B. Charnley, Naomi Hirano, Shigehisa Takakuwa, David J. Wilner, Sheng Yuan Liu, Nagayoshi Ohashi, Tyler L. Bourke, Chunhua Qi, Qizhou Zhang

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Abstract

Arcsecond-resolution spectral observations toward the protobinary system IRAS 16293-2422 at 344 and 354 GHz were conducted using the Submillimeter Array. Several complex organic molecules, such as CH3OH and HCOOCH 3, were detected and mapped. Together with the rich organic inventory revealed, it clearly indicates the existence of two, rather than one, compact hot molecular cores (≲400 AU in radius) associated with each of the protobinary components identified by their dust continuum emission in the inner star-forming core.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)L27-L30
JournalAstrophysical Journal
Volume616
Issue number1 II
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2004 Nov 20

Keywords

  • Astrochemistry
  • ISM: abundances
  • ISM: individual (IRAS 16293-2422)
  • ISM: molecules
  • Radio lines: ISM
  • Stars: formation

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Astronomy and Astrophysics
  • Space and Planetary Science

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