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EVIDENCE OF TIDAL DEBRIS FROM {omega} Cen IN THE KAPTEYN GROUP

Journal Article · · Astronomical Journal (New York, N.Y. Online)
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  1. Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics, Australian National University, Mount Stromlo Observatory, Cotter Road, Weston Creek, ACT 2611 (Australia)
  2. Astrophysikalisches Institut Potsdam, An der Sternwarte 16, D-14482 Potsdam (Germany)
This paper presents a detailed kinematic and chemical analysis of 16 members of the Kapteyn moving group. The group does not appear to be chemically homogenous. However, the kinematics and the chemical abundance patterns seen in 14 of the stars in this group are similar to those observed in the well-studied cluster, {omega} Centauri ({omega} Cen). Some members of this moving group may be remnants of the tidal debris of {omega} Cen, left in the Galactic disk during the merger event that deposited {omega} Cen into the Milky Way.
OSTI ID:
21301333
Journal Information:
Astronomical Journal (New York, N.Y. Online), Journal Name: Astronomical Journal (New York, N.Y. Online) Journal Issue: 2 Vol. 139; ISSN 1538-3881
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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