Exploring Halo Substructure with Giant Stars. VIII. The Extended Structure of the Sculptor Dwarf Spheroidal Galaxy

We explore the spatial distribution of stars in the Sculptor dwarf spheroidal (dSph) galaxy over an area of 7.82 deg2, including coverage of the central region but extending mostly south and east of the dSph core. Two methods are used to identify stars that are most likely associated with the dSph,...

Ausführliche Beschreibung

Bibliographische Detailangaben

Veröffentlicht in:	The Astronomical journal 2006-01, Vol.131 (1), p.375-406
Hauptverfasser:	Westfall, Kyle B, Majewski, Steven R, Ostheimer, James C, Frinchaboy, Peter M, Kunkel, William E, Patterson, Richard J, Link, Robert
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Online-Zugang:	Volltext bestellen
Tags:	Tag hinzufügen Keine Tags, Fügen Sie den ersten Tag hinzu!