ISOCAM observations of the RCrA star formation region

The results of an ISOCAM survey of the RCrA star formation region are prese nted. The survey was carried out in two broad-band filters, LW2 (5-8.5 mu m ) and LW3 (12-18 mu m). Although it was not possible to map the densest, ce ntral region due to saturation problems, 21 sources were identified which s howed mid-IR excesses. Most of these sources have not previously been recog nised as YSOs (Young Stellar Objects), mainly because they are relatively f aint. We find evidence for a population of very low mass stars which are pr obably brown dwarfs in their early contraction phases.