Distance indicators in the Magellanic Clouds.
Abstract
An overview of primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary distance indicators is presented. The indicators considered are: novae, Cepheid variables, RR Lyrae variables, BA supergiants, eclipsing binaries, bright old red giants and planetary nebulae, the brightest star clusters and nonvariable blue stars, red variables, and large H II indicators. The advantages and drawbacks of each as indicators are mentioned and their current applications are described. The importance of space telescopes for Magellanic Cloud calibration work is briefly discussed.
- Publication:
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Highlights of Astronomy
- Pub Date:
- 1983
- Bibcode:
- 1983HiA.....6..209G
- Keywords:
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- Astrometry;
- Distance;
- Magellanic Clouds;
- Blue Stars;
- Cepheid Variables;
- Eclipsing Binary Stars;
- Novae;
- Planetary Nebulae;
- Red Giant Stars;
- Star Clusters;
- Supergiant Stars;
- Astrophysics;
- Distance Indicators:Magellanic Clouds;
- Distance Scale:Universe;
- Magellanic Clouds:Distance Indicators;
- Universe:Distance Scale