The distance to the galactic center

Methods used to determine the distance (R₀) to the galactic center are described and recent results are presented. These suggest that R₀≃7 Kpc. Possible improvements in the determination of R₀ are suggested.

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Autor principal: Blanco, V.M.
Formato: Articulo Comunicacion
Lenguaje:Español
Publicado: 1990
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Acceso en línea:http://sedici.unlp.edu.ar/handle/10915/142699
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Sumario:Methods used to determine the distance (R₀) to the galactic center are described and recent results are presented. These suggest that R₀≃7 Kpc. Possible improvements in the determination of R₀ are suggested.