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   We propose to observe Lupus cloud I and II with ASCA. This star forming
   region contains one of the largest T associations of the southern sky.
   However, no massive OB pre-main-sequence stars, are found in it. The
   relative amount of stars with masses below below 0.5 Mo is much higher
   in Lupus than in any other T association. The unusual mass spectrum of
   the Lupus T Tauri stars suggests the initial mass function in Lupus
   differs from those in other clouds. A possible explanation might be the
   star formation process in Lupus is controlled by magnetic forces. If
   so, the magnetic forces must give influence on X-ray activity of stars
   in it.
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