Term: | Infrared dark clouds |
Definition: |
A dark cloud characterized by a visual extinction A_v ≥ 10^2 mag. Infrared dark clouds are opaque even at 8 μm, and can be seen in silhouette against the bright diffuse mid-infrared emission in the interstellar medium. |
Term: | Infrared dark clouds |
Definition: |
A dark cloud characterized by a visual extinction A_v ≥ 10^2 mag. Infrared dark clouds are opaque even at 8 μm, and can be seen in silhouette against the bright diffuse mid-infrared emission in the interstellar medium. |
Term: | Infrared dark clouds |
Definition: |
A dark cloud characterized by a visual extinction A_v ≥ 10^2 mag. Infrared dark clouds are opaque even at 8 μm, and can be seen in silhouette against the bright diffuse mid-infrared emission in the interstellar medium. |