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DWB 175 is an optically visible H II region in the Cygnus X star-forming complex, a designation used for ionized gas associated with star formation. The name comes from Dickel, Wendker, and Bieritz, whose 1969 catalog surveyed H II regions in Cygnus X. DWB 175 is described as the smaller lower-left portion of the Sh2-112 nebular field and is discussed in connection with young stellar objects identified in multiwavelength studies.
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What is DWB 175?
DWB 175 is an optically visible H II region in the Cygnus X star-forming complex. An H II region is a cloud of ionized gas linked to massive-star formation.
What does DWB stand for in DWB 175?
DWB refers to Dickel, Wendker, and Bieritz, whose 1969 catalog surveyed H II regions in Cygnus X. The number 175 identifies the catalog entry.
Where is DWB 175 located?
DWB 175 is located in Cygnus X, a major star-forming complex in the constellation Cygnus. It is visible optically as ionized gas rather than being only a radio-source designation.
Why is DWB 175 important to astronomers?
It marks ionized gas associated with star formation in Cygnus X. Studying such H II regions helps astronomers understand how young massive stars affect their surrounding interstellar clouds.
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