The BSS population in NGC 6229
N. Sanna, E. Dalessandro, B. Lanzoni, F. R. Ferraro, G. Beccari, R. T., Rood

TL;DR
This study analyzes the blue straggler star population in NGC 6229 using Hubble and ground-based observations, revealing a bimodal radial distribution and detailed structural properties of the cluster.
Contribution
It provides the most accurate radial density profile for NGC 6229 and characterizes its BSS distribution, highlighting potential tidal features.
Findings
BSS population shows a bimodal radial distribution.
Cluster's density profile fits a King model with extended core.
Possible tidal tail indicated in outer regions.
Abstract
We have used a combination of high-resolution Hubble Space Telescope WFPC2 and wide-field ground-based observations in ultraviolet and optical bands to study the blue straggler star (BSS) population of the outer-halo globular cluster NGC 6229, over its entire radial extent. A total of 64 bright BSS (with m255 6 21.30, corresponding to m555 6 20.75) has been identified. The BSS projected radial distribution is found to be bimodal, with a high central peak, a well defined minimum at intermediate radii (r \sim 40"), and an upturn in the outskirts. From detailed star counts even in the very inner region, we compute the centre of gravity of the cluster and the most accurate and extended radial density profile ever published for this system. The profile is reasonably well reproduced by a standard King model with an extended core (rc \simeq 9.5") and a modest value of the concentration…
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Taxonomy
TopicsStellar, planetary, and galactic studies · Astronomy and Astrophysical Research · Astrophysics and Star Formation Studies
