Newly detected molecules in dense interstellar clouds

Astrophys Lett Commun. 1988:26:167-80.

Abstract

The last year or so has seen the identification of several new interstellar molecules, including C2S, C3S, C5H, C6H, and (probably) HC2CHO in the cold, dark cloud TMC-1; and the discovery of the first interstellar phosphorous-containing molecule, PN, in the Orion "plateau" source. Further interesting results include the observations of 13C3H2 and C3HD, and the first detection of HCOOH (formic acid) in a cold cloud.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Astronomical Phenomena
  • Astronomy
  • Carbon / chemistry*
  • Chemical Phenomena
  • Chemistry
  • Extraterrestrial Environment*
  • Hydrocarbons / chemistry*
  • Oxygen / chemistry*
  • Phosphorus / chemistry*
  • Spectrum Analysis
  • Sulfur / chemistry*

Substances

  • Hydrocarbons
  • Phosphorus
  • Sulfur
  • Carbon
  • Oxygen