Simple distance estimates for Gaia DR2 stars with radial velocities
Paul J. McMillan
TL;DR
This paper introduces Bayesian distance estimation methods tailored for Gaia DR2 stars with radial velocities, providing improved distance measurements for this specific subset of data.
Contribution
It presents a novel Bayesian approach and prior specifically designed for stars with radial velocities in Gaia DR2.
Findings
Enhanced distance estimates for Gaia DR2 stars with radial velocities.
Method improves accuracy over previous estimates.
Applicable to large stellar datasets with similar characteristics.
Abstract
We present Bayesian distance estimates for stars with radial velocities and parallaxes published in Gaia DR2. Our method and prior is designed to apply to this specific subset of stars in Gaia DR2.
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TopicsAstronomy and Astrophysical Research · Stellar, planetary, and galactic studies · Gamma-ray bursts and supernovae