Galactic Star Formation

• Most stars form in Giant Molecular Clouds.

  • 104.5 - 106.5 Msun dN/dM a M-1.6
  • 10s - 100 pc
  • 10 - 30 K
  • svel = 2-4 km/s
  • |B| = 3-30 mG

Sanders et al (1986)

Log (M / Msun)

Cumulative mass fraction

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