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Kaufman, M. (1979) How important is star formation by the spiral density wave in the disk of our Galaxy. The Astrophysical Journal, 232. 717pp. doi:10.1086/157331

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TitleHow important is star formation by the spiral density wave in the disk of our Galaxy
JournalThe Astrophysical Journal
AuthorsKaufman, M.Author
Year1979 (September)Volume232
PublisherIOP Publishing
DOIdoi:10.1086/157331Search in ResearchGate
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