Mapping the Milky Way by VLBI Astrometry
- Date
- February 16 (Tue) at 13:30 - 15:00, 2021 (JST)
- Speaker
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- Nobuyuki Sakai (Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute (KASI), Republic of Korea)
- Venue
- via Zoom
- Language
- English
Astrometry is the only way to obtain 6D (position-velocity) phase space information for astronomical objects. The unique capability allows us to examine the past, present, and future of the Milky Way.
Firstly, I will introduce history and basics of astrometry. Secondly, I will overview astrometric projects in the world. Thirdly, I will highlight recent astrometric results about the Galactic structure. Lastly, I will introduce astrometric research in Korea as well as future astrometric projects and sciences in 2020s and 30s.
