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Physics & Astronomy Astro Seminar

Date:
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Location:
CP 303
Speaker(s) / Presenter(s):
Dr. Siaho Cheng, Institute for Advanced Study

Title: A novel view of the Milky Way disk and outer Solar system

Abstract: Combining big survey data with advanced statistical analysis is a fruitful approach to new discoveries. I will present two examples.   (1) One is a new mapping technique to provide for the first time a clear and flat view of the phase space of Milky Way disk. Applying it to Gaia data, we found sharp new structures with order-of-unity contrast in number density and metallicity. It opens a new window to study galactic dynamics, calling for theoretical explanation and observational search for similar structures in other disk galaxies.  (2) Another example is a new algorithm searching for moving objects from imaging survey. Applying it to cosmological surveys, I found a dwarf planet with the widest orbit in the Solar system, which places an interesting challenge to the Planet Nine / Planet X hypothesis.

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