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Water in star- and planet-forming regions

van Dishoeck, E. F.; Bergin, E. A.

In this paper we discuss the astronomical search for water vapor in order to understand the disposition of water in all its phases throughout the process of star and planet formation. Our ability to detect and study water vapor has recently received a tremendous boost with the successful launch and operations of the Herschel Space Observatory. Her…

Hydride spectroscopy of the diffuse interstellar medium: new clues on the gas fraction in molecular form and cosmic ray ionization rate in relation to HFormula

Menten, K. M.; Falgarone, E.; Levrier, F. +13 more