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2003AJ....126..772A - Astron. J., 126, 772-777 (2003/August-0)

The rotation of the globular cluster 47 Tucanae in the plane of the sky.

ANDERSON J. and KING I.R.

Abstract (from CDS):

We have used the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) to measure the component of rotation of 47 Tuc in the plane of the sky, using background stars of the SMC as a reference. The rotation is comparable to that in the line of sight, showing that the axis of rotation of the cluster is considerably inclined. We also give an improved value of the absolute proper motion of 47 Tuc.

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Journal keyword(s): Astrometry - Galaxy: Globular Clusters: Individual: NGC Number: NGC 104 - Galaxy: Globular Clusters: Individual: Name: 47 Tucanae

Errata: erratum vol. 128, p. 950 (2004)

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