Clustered Star Formation | KVG's Research

This composite image presents a comprehensive view of the Flame Nebula star forming region, combining X-ray observations from Chandra (depicted in purple) with infrared data acquired by the Spitzer Space Telescope (rendered in red, green, and blue). The central part of the region hosts a dense and youthful stellar cluster that has recently formed within a molecular filament. Although imperceptible in this image, the filament plays a crucial role in the star formation process, serving as a nurturing environment for the cluster’s development.

This research, showcased through a collection of a dozen papers listed below, delves into the realm of clustered star formation. Through the utilization of X-ray and complementary optical-IR data, these studies shed light on a multitude of critical aspects, including the spatial structure, physical properties, kinematics, age gradients, and evolutionary states of numerous young stellar clusters emerging within diverse molecular environments. This comprehensive exploration significantly enhances our understanding of the intricate mechanisms underlying star formation processes, the dynamic behavior of clusters, and the captivating evolution of youthful stellar systems.

IRAS 09002-4732: A Laboratory for the Formation of Rich Stellar Clusters

Gaia Stellar Kinematics in the Head of the Orion A Cloud: Runaway Stellar Groups and Gravitational Infall

Kinematics in Young Star Clusters and Associations with Gaia DR2

Young Star Clusters In Nearby Molecular Clouds

Intracluster Age Gradients In Numerous Young Stellar Clusters

The Structure of the Young Star Cluster NGC 6231. II. Structure, Formation, and Fate

The Structure of the Young Star Cluster NGC 6231. I. Stellar Population

The Spatial Structure of Young Stellar Clusters. III. Physical Properties and Evolutionary States

The Spatial Structure of Young Stellar Clusters. II. Total Young Stellar Populations

Core-Halo Age Gradients and Star Formation in the Orion Nebula and NGC 2024 Young Stellar Clusters

Age Gradients in the Stellar Populations of Massive Star Forming Regions Based on a New Stellar Chronometer

The Spatial Structure of Young Stellar Clusters. I. Subclusters