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A Kinematically-Distinct RR-Lyrae Overdensity in the Inner Regions of the Milky Way

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D.I. Casetti-Dinescu, D. A. Nusdeo, T.M. Girard, V.I. Korchagin, W.F. van Altena

Astrophysics of Galaxies · Submitted 6 Jul 2015

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The authors' main claim We identify one such overdensity above the Galactic plane, in quadrant 4 of the Galaxy.

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CitationD. A. Nusdeo, D.I. Casetti-Dinescu, T.M. Girard, V.I. Korchagin, W.F. van Altena. "A Kinematically-Distinct RR-Lyrae Overdensity in the Inner Regions of the Milky Way." arXiv:1507.01459 (2015). https://pith.science/paper/KAJCRBJJ
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We combine the Siding Spring Survey of RR Lyrae stars with the Southern Proper Motion Catalog 4, in order to detect and kinematically characterize overdensities in the inner halo of the Milky Way. We identify one such overdensity above the Galactic plane, in quadrant 4 of the Galaxy. The overdensity extends at least 20 degrees in longitude, has an average heliocentric distance of 8 kpc with a depth of 4 kpc, and is confined within 4 kpc of the Galactic plane. Its metallicity distribution is distinct from that of the field population having a peak at -1.3 and a pronounced tail to -2.0. Proper motions indicate a net vertical motion away from the plane, and a low orbital angular momentum. Qualitatively, these orbit properties suggest a possible association with omega Centauri's parent satellite. However, comparison to a specific omega Cen N-body disruption model does not give a good match with observations. Line-of-sight velocities, and more extensive N-body modelling will help clarify the nature of this overdensity.

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s0 We combine the Siding Spring Survey of RR Lyrae stars with the Southern Proper Motion Catalog 4, in order to detect and kinematically characterize overdensities in the inner halo of the Milky Way. method 0.89 0.91 0.04 asserted 0.77
s1 We identify one such overdensity above the Galactic plane, in quadrant 4 of the Galaxy. result 0.99 0.96 0.29 asserted 1.00
s2 The overdensity extends at least 20 degrees in longitude, has an average heliocentric distance of 8 kpc with a depth of 4 kpc, and is confined within 4 kpc of the Galactic plane. result 1.00 0.93 0.13 asserted 1.00
s3 Its metallicity distribution is distinct from that of the field population having a peak at -1.3 and a pronounced tail to -2.0. result 1.00 0.87 0.09 asserted 1.00
s4 Proper motions indicate a net vertical motion away from the plane, and a low orbital angular momentum. result 1.00 0.90 0.13 asserted 0.74
s5 Qualitatively, these orbit properties suggest a possible association with omega Centauri's parent satellite. interpretation 1.00 0.48 0.12 hedged possibility 1.00
s6 However, comparison to a specific omega Cen N-body disruption model does not give a good match with observations. result 0.54 0.87 0.17 asserted 1.00
s7 Line-of-sight velocities, and more extensive N-body modelling will help clarify the nature of this overdensity. future work 1.00 0.12 0.10 hedged possibility 0.81

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We combine the Siding Spring Survey of RR Lyrae stars with the Southern Proper Motion Catalog 4, in order to detect and kinematically characterize overdensities in the inner halo of the Milky Way. We identify one such overdensity above the Galactic plane, in quadrant 4 of the Galaxy. The overdensity extends at least 20 degrees in longitude, has an average heliocentric distance of 8 kpc with a depth of 4 kpc, and is confined within 4 kpc of the Galactic plane. Its metallicity distribution is distinct from that of the field population having a peak at -1.3 and a pronounced tail to -2.0. Proper motions indicate a net vertical motion away from the plane, and a low orbital angular momentum. Qualitatively, these orbit properties suggest a possible association with omega Centauri's parent satellite. However, comparison to a specific omega Cen N-body disruption model does not give a good match with observations. Line-of-sight velocities, and more extensive N-body modelling will help clarify the nature of this overdensity.

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