First disk-mediated accretion burst from a massive protostar

Journal
Date Issued
2017
Author(s)
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Stecklum, B.
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Garcia Lopez, R.
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Ray, T.
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Eislöffel, J.
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Oudmaijer, R.
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de Wit, W. -J.
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Walmsley, C. M.
Abstract
We report on the discovery and follow-up of the first disk-mediated accretion burst in a high-mass young stellar object (HMYSO), S255IR NIRS 3. Our results strengthen the idea that massive stars form through disks via episodic accretion, pointing to a common formation mechanism across the entire stellar mass spectrum. Moreover, our data reveal a tight correlation between the burst, the onset of a methanol maser flare and boosting of pre-existent radio jet emission.

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88
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773
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0037-8720
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2017MmSAI..88..773C
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