The Chandra X-ray view of the power sources in Cepheus A

P. C. Schneider, H. M. Günther, J. H. M. M. Schmitt
2009 Astronomy and Astrophysics  
The central part of the massive star-forming region Cepheus A contains several radio sources which indicate multiple outflow phenomena, yet the driving sources of the individual outflows have not been identified. We present a high-resolution Chandra observation of this region that shows the presence of bright X-ray sources, consistent with active pre-main sequence stars, while the strong absorption hampers the detection of less luminous objects. A new source has been discovered located on the
more » ... ne connecting H_2 emission regions at the eastern and western parts of Cepheus A. This source could be the driving source of HH 168. We present a scenario relating the observed X-ray and radio emission.
doi:10.1051/0004-6361/200912995 fatcat:et6tcuadefcfndx4c2k26djnuu