Abstract
We review our work on Galactic open clusters in recent years, and introduce our proposed large program for the LOCS (LAMOST Open Cluster Survey). First, based on the most complete open clusters sample with metallicity, age and distance data as well as kinematic information, some preliminary statistical analysis regarding the spatial and metallicity distributions is presented. In particular, a radial abundance gradient of 0.058± 0.006 dex kpc -1 is derived. By dividing clusters into the age groups we show that the disk abundance gradient was steeper in the past. Secondly, proper motions, membership probabilities, and velocity dispersions of stars in the regions of two very young open clusters are derived. Both clusters show clear evidence of mass segregation, which provides support for the "primordial" mass segregation scenario. Based on the advantages of the forthcoming LAMOST facility, we have proposed a detailed open cluster survey with LAMOST (the LOCS). The aim, feasibility, and the present development of the LOCS are briefly summarized.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 433-439 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| Journal | Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union |
| Volume | 3 |
| Issue number | S248 |
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| Publication status | Published - Oct 2007 |
| Externally published | Yes |
| Event | International Astronomical Union Symposium (2007): A Giant Step: From Milli- to Micro- Arcsecond Astrometry - Shanghai, China Duration: 15 Oct 2007 → 19 Oct 2007 |
Keywords
- galaxy: disk
- open clusters and associations: general
- open clusters and associations: individual (NGC2244)
- open clusters and associations: individual (NGC6530)