Self-Consistent Distance Determinations for Lutz-Kelker-Limited Samples
Abstract
We present a method designed to correct for Lutz-Kelker effects in distance-limited samples. The method allows for the calculation of distances to individual objects and, at the same time, provides a fit to a parameterized, selfconsistent spatial distribution of the population. An example using Hipparcos data is presented and the relevance to Gaia is also discussed.
- Publication:
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The Three-Dimensional Universe with Gaia
- Pub Date:
- January 2005
- DOI:
- arXiv:
- arXiv:astro-ph/0411346
- Bibcode:
- 2005ESASP.576..179M
- Keywords:
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- Astrometry;
- Galaxy structure;
- Gaia;
- Methods numerical;
- Astrophysics
- E-Print:
- 4 pages, 4 figures. To appear in The three-dimensional Universe with Gaia