Impact of distance determinations on Galactic structure. I. Young and intermediate-age tracers

• Published in: arXiv.org
• Main Authors: Matsunaga, Noriyuki, Bono, Giuseppe, Chen, Xiaodian, de Grijs, Richard, Inno, Laura, Nishiyama, Shogo
• Format: Paper Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Ithaca Cornell University Library, arXiv.org 13.04.2018
• Subjects: Astronomy; Binary stars; Cepheid variables; Galactic disk; Galactic evolution; Galactic structure; Galaxies; Indicators; Interstellar extinction; Measurement methods; Metallicity; Open clusters; Physics - Astrophysics of Galaxies; Physics - Solar and Stellar Astrophysics; Solar neighborhood; Star & galaxy formation; Tracers

Here we discuss impacts of distance determinations on the Galactic disk traced by relatively young objects. The Galactic disk, about 40 kpc in diameter, is a cross-road of studies on the methods of measuring distances, interstellar extinction, evolution of galaxies, and other subjects of interest in...