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2015ApJ...810L...4C - Astrophys. J., 810, L4 (2015/September-1)

A kinematically distinct RR-Lyrae overdensity in the inner regions of the Milky Way.

CASETTI-DINESCU D.I., NUSDEO D.A., GIRARD T.M., KORCHAGIN V.I. and VAN ALTENA W.F.

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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 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 ω Centauri's parent satellite. However, comparison to a specific ω Cen N-body disruption model does not give a good match with observations. Line of sight velocities, and more extensive N-body modeling will help clarify the nature of this overdensity.

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Journal keyword(s): Galaxy: halo - Galaxy: kinematics and dynamics - stars: variables: RR Lyrae

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