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A dynamic model of the Galaxy is constructed based on kinematic data for masers with trigonometric parallaxes. Maser data is used to compute the model potential in the Galactic plane. The potential is then generalized to three dimensions assuming the existence of a third quadratic integral of motion. The resulting Galactic model potential is of Stäckel's type. The corresponding space density function is determined from Poisson's equation.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)53-59
Number of pages7
JournalOpen Astronomy
Volume25
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 2016

    Research areas

  • Galaxy: Kinematics and dynamics, Methods: Analytical

    Scopus subject areas

  • Astronomy and Astrophysics
  • Space and Planetary Science

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