Astrometry of Galactic Compact Objects with Adaptive Optics

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Dec 2007

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American Astronomical Society, AAS Meeting #211, #144.02; Bulletin of the American Astronomical Society, Vol. 39, p.996

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It is now generally appreciated that the space velocities of compact objects (pulsars, magnetars, LMXBs and HMXBs) directly inform us as to their origins and constrain their lifetimes. Here, we report on a program to measure the proper motions of magnetars using the laser guide star adaptive optics system on the Keck II telescope. We will discuss new potential near-infrared counterparts to magnetars and the implications of the proper motion results for magnetar formation and evolution. In addition, we will explain the limits of ground-based astrometry with adaptive optics and the prospects for carrying out astrometric programs on current and future ground-based telescopes.

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