Distance determination from J-band magnitudes of carbon stars on the asymptotic giant branch (JAGB)
We used a new method of distance determination, based on carbon AGB stars, to derive distances to nine galaxies in the Local and Sculptor Group.
Tagged: SMC
Reddening maps of the Magellanic Clouds
We present reddening maps of the Large and Small Magellanic Clouds, based on color measurements of the red clump stars.
Habilitation title for Darek Graczyk
Today we are celebrating with our colleague Darek Graczyk, who obtained the title of doctor habilitated!
The effect of metallicity on Cepheid period-luminosity relations
Metallicity is a vital parameter that impacts classical Cepheids’ luminosities. In all observed bands, metal-poor Cepheids in the SMC are intrinsically fainter than their more metal-rich counterparts in the LMC and MW.
Distance to the SMC
SMC distance determined with the accuracy of 3% using binary systems composed of giants.