研究目的
To investigate the properties of the faint structures in the outskirts of nearby galaxies through deep and wide-field imaging survey with Korea Microlensing Telescope Network (KMTNet).
研究成果
The deep imaging data produced by KMTNet are suitable to study the faint features of nearby galaxies such as outer disks and dwarf companions, but unideal (not impossible) to detect stellar halos. The one-dimensional profile revealed that NGC 1291 appeared to have a Type I disk out to R ~30 kpc with no obvious color gradient, and excess light due to a stellar halo was undetected.
研究不足
The study is mainly limited by local spatial fluctuations in the background sky that affect the precise measurement of the sky value, which in turn affects the surface brightness profiles.
1:Experimental Design and Method Selection:
The study utilized deep and wide-field imaging survey with KMTNet to investigate faint structures in nearby galaxies. The methodology included dark sky flat-fielding and optimal sky subtraction to remove inhomogeneous patterns.
2:Sample Selection and Data Sources:
The target galaxy NGC 1291 was selected for its large angular size and negligible contamination of Galactic cirrus. Data were taken at KMTNet-CTIO observatory.
3:List of Experimental Equipment and Materials:
KMTNet consists of three 1.6-m identical telescopes with an imaging camera with a 2°×2° of FoV.
4:6-m identical telescopes with an imaging camera with a 2°×2° of FoV.
Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow:
4. Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow: The process included overscan correction, dark sky flat-fielding, sky subtraction, and image combining. Astrometric calibration and photometric zero points determination were also part of the process.
5:Data Analysis Methods:
Surface brightness radial profiles of NGC 1291 were derived using combined images. The analysis included sky determination and assessment of the capability of KMTNet for deep imaging survey.
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