A Photometric Hα Survey of the Open Cluster King 16

Abstract

Abstract Photometric Hα observations of the young open cluster King 16 have been used to search for emission-line stars. Seven cluster members with enhanced Hα emission are identified, of which five are new discoveries. Three of these newly found objects have a near-infrared excess, which suggests they may be Herbig AeBe stars. Hα emission is also present in three field stars, of which two are new detections.