Computer Science
Scientific paper
Jul 2004
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HST Proposal ID #10198
Computer Science
Hst Proposal Id #10198 Stellar Populations
Scientific paper
The observed optical depths to microlensing of stars in the Galactic bulge are difficult to reconcile with our present understanding of Galactic dynamics. The main source of uncertainty in those comparisons is now shifting from microlensing measurements to the dynamical models of the Galactic bar. We propose to constrain the Galactic bar models with proper motion observations of Bulge stars that underwent microlensing by determining both the kinematic identity of the microlensed sources and the importance of streaming motions. The lensed stars are typically farther than randomly selected stars. Therefore, our proper motion determinations for 36 targeted MACHO events will provide valuable constraints on the dynamics of bulge stars as a function of distance. The first epoch data for our proposed events is already available in the HST archive so the project can be completed within a single HST cycle. The exceptional spatial resolution of HST is essential for completion of the project. Constraints on the total mass in the bulge will ultimately lead to the determination of the amount of dark matter in inner Galaxy.
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