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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

Thomas P. Robitaille  and
Barbara A. Whitney
Thomas P. Robitaille
Affiliation:
Harvard-Smithsonian CfA, 60 Garden Street, Cambridge, MA, 02138, USA
Barbara A. Whitney
Affiliation:
Space Science Institute, 4750 Walnut St. Suite 205, Boulder, CO 80301, USA
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Abstract

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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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Information
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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