3D Stellar Cartography: Mapping the Local Group in the Mid-Infrared using Variable Stars

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Abstract

In this review I discuss the past, present, and future Stellar Cartography programs performed as part of the Warm Spitzer mission (the Carnegie Hubble Program, the Carnegie RR Lyrae Program, and SMHASH), and how the field will progress in the next decade with JWST. I discuss the advantages of performing variable star studies in the mid-infrared, and explain why we must treat galaxies as 3D objects if we want a truly accurate and precise distance scale.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationStellar Populations and the Distance Scale
EditorsJoseph Jensen, R. Michael Rich, Richard de Grijs
Place of PublicationSan Francisco
PublisherAstronomical Society of the Pacific
Chapter2
Pages135-140
Number of pages6
Volume514
ISBN (Electronic)9781583819135
ISBN (Print)9781583819128
Publication statusPublished - Oct 2018
EventStellar Populations and the Distance Scale - Kavli Institute for Astronomy and Astrophysics, Peking University, Beijing, China
Duration: 11 Sept 201715 Sept 2017

Publication series

NameAstronomical Society of the Pacific Conference Series
PublisherAstronomical Society of the Pacific
Volume514

Conference

ConferenceStellar Populations and the Distance Scale
Country/TerritoryChina
CityBeijing
Period11/09/1715/09/17

Bibliographical note

This meeting is in celebration of the scientific career of Jeremy Mould. The meeting recognizes his seminal contributions to the subjects of stellar populations and the cosmic distance scale. In the era of GAIA, JWST, and ELTs, both subjects stand to experience dramatic advances enabled by these new facilities. The aim of this meeting will be to consider the current status of stellar populations and the distance scale, and to look forward in planning how to exploit the opportunities these facilities offer.

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