Schematic Illustration of the Molecular Distribution around the Protostars (IMAGE)

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Schematic Illustration of the Molecular Distribution around the Protostars

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(Left) The case of IRAS 16293-2422A, in which saturated complex organic molecules are abundant. The boundary is highlighted by saturated complex organic molecules.

(Right) The case of L1527, in which unsaturated complex organic molecules are abundant. The boundary is highlighted by SO (sulfur monoxide).

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Credit: ALMA (ESO/NAOJ/NRAO), Oya et al.

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