The Luminosity Function of Ultracool Dwarfs
Abstract
We have created a statistically complete sample of M7--L8 dwarfs within 20 pc using the 2MASS Second Data Release. With this dataset, we present the first robust measurement of the luminosity function of objects that span the stellar/brown dwarf boundary. In addition, we have doubled the number of ultracool dwarfs known within 20 pc. I will describe these results, summarize its implications on the mass function, and discuss the prospects for the future.
- Publication:
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American Astronomical Society Meeting Abstracts
- Pub Date:
- December 2003
- Bibcode:
- 2003AAS...203.6002C