Strömgren spheres

Alternative definitions (0), class: vernacular (0)
Term: Strömgren spheres
Definition:

A theoretical sphere of ionized hydrogen created by energetic ultraviolet photons of a hot, massive star embedded in a uniform interstellar molecular cloud and lying at the center of the sphere.

Created 2023.04.16
Last Modified 2023.04.16
Contributed by Ryan McGranaghan
Permalink:
https://n2t.net/ark:/99152/h25453