Open Cluster LW 55 in the Large Magellanic Cloud

Details Open Cluster LW 55 in the Large Magellanic Cloud Open Cluster LW 55 in the Large Magellanic Cloud

Jul 2003

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=2003aj....126..237k&link_type=abstract

The Astronomical Journal, Volume 126, Issue 1, pp. 237-246.

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Astronomy

4

Galaxies: Individual: Name: Large Magellanic Cloud, Galaxies: Star Clusters- Galaxies: Magellanic Clouds, Techniques: Photometric

Scientific paper

The field of the moderately old open cluster LW 55 in the outer parts of the Large Magellanic Cloud disk was monitored for detection of short-period variable stars over two nights. Eight variables were found; all but one (a detached eclipsing binary) are small-amplitude (ΔV<=0.1 mag) pulsating stars of the δ Scuti, SX Phoenicis, or γ Doradus type. The BV color-magnitude diagram extends down to the solar-type stars at V=24 (MV~=5.2). The cluster age is estimated at 1.5 Gyr for Z=0.004 ([Fe/H]=-0.67) the surrounding stellar field is older, with an age greater than 4 Gyr.
Based on data obtained at Las Campanas Observatory, operated by the Carnegie Institution of Washington, during the University of Toronto time allocation.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

No associations

Rating

Open Cluster LW 55 in the Large Magellanic Cloud does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this scientific paper.

If you have personal experience with Open Cluster LW 55 in the Large Magellanic Cloud, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Open Cluster LW 55 in the Large Magellanic Cloud will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-1463109