Synergy of multifrequency studies from observations of NGC6334I

TL;DR

This study combines multifrequency observations from millimeter to near-infrared wavelengths to map shock-driven outflows and star formation activity in NGC6334I, revealing multiple outflows and potential driving sources.

Contribution

It presents a comprehensive multiwavelength analysis of NGC6334I, identifying multiple outflows and potential sources, advancing understanding of star formation processes in this region.

Findings

Detection of at least two outflows in NGC6334I.

Spatial correlation of H2, CO, and NH3 emissions with outflows.

Identification of potential driving sources for the outflows.

Abstract

We combine multifrequency observations from the millimeter to near infrared wavelengths that demonstrate the spatial distributions of H2, CO, and NH3 emission, which are all manifestations of various shocks driven by outflows of deeply embedded sources in NGC6334I. In addition to the well-known northeast-southwest outflow we detect at least one more outflow in the region by combining observations from APEX, ATCA, SMA, Spitzer and VLT/ISAAC. Potential driving sources will be discussed. NGC6334I exhibits several signs of active star formation and will be a major target for future observatories such as Herschel and ALMA.