Probing nearby Galactic structure through open star clusters
Yogesh C. Joshi (ARIES)
TL;DR
This paper analyzes the distribution of open star clusters within 1.8 kpc to understand the structure of the Milky Way, including parameters like solar offset, scale height, and reddening material distribution.
Contribution
It provides a comprehensive statistical analysis of open clusters to infer key Galactic structural parameters using the most complete local sample.
Findings
Determined solar offset and scale height of the Galactic disk.
Mapped the distribution of reddening material in the local Galactic neighborhood.
Provided insights into the spatial distribution of open clusters.
Abstract
Based on the most complete sample of Galactic open star clusters up to 1.8 kpc, we performed statistical analysis of the distribution of open cluster parameters in order to understand the Galactic structure. The geometrical characteristics of a large number of open clusters enable us to determine solar offset and scale height and distribution of reddening material in the Galactic neighbourhood.
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Taxonomy
TopicsStellar, planetary, and galactic studies · Astronomy and Astrophysical Research · History and Developments in Astronomy