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Evidence from gamma rays and elsewhere for ‘low’ GMC masses

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Molecular Clouds in the Milky Way and External Galaxies

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The Durham analysis of GMC masses is updated. It is confirmed that the 12CO : N(H2) conversion factor X is ∿ 1.5 locally and ∿ 1.0 in the Inner Galaxy (R : 5–6 kpc). The corresponding mass of molecular hydrogen inside the solar circle (R < 10 kpc) is (5.5 ± 1.5)×108M⊙)

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  1. Physics Department, University of Durham, DH1 3LE, Durham, United Kingdom

    Arnold W. Wolfendale

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Robert L. Dickman Ronald L. Snell Judith S. Young

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Wolfendale, A.W. (1988). Evidence from gamma rays and elsewhere for ‘low’ GMC masses. In: Dickman, R.L., Snell, R.L., Young, J.S. (eds) Molecular Clouds in the Milky Way and External Galaxies. Lecture Notes in Physics, vol 315. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/3-540-50438-9_235

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