L183

L183 or L134N is a much-studied pre-stellar core in the constellation Serpens Cauda 360 light-years away. This massive accumulation of gas and dust was the interstellar object in which the phenomenon of coreshine was first investigated by astronomers and produced a new means of probing its previously opaque core.[2][3]

L183
Molecular cloud
Observation data: J2000 epoch
Right ascension15h 54m 12.2s[1]
Declination−02° 49′ 42″[1]
Distance360 ly
Apparent diameter75′[1]
ConstellationSerpens
DesignationsLDN 134N

References
  1. "LDN 183". SIMBAD. Centre de données astronomiques de Strasbourg. Retrieved 24 September 2017.
  2. L183 (L134N) Revisited - L. Pagani, A. Bacmann et al.
  3. Charlotte Vastel, T.G Phillips, P Caselli, C Ceccarelli and L Pagani Deuterium enhancement in pre-stellar cores


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