The Galaxy pp 291-295 | Cite as

Kinematics of Old Stars

  • K. C. Freeman
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Part of the NATO ASI Series book series (ASIC, volume 207)

Abstract

In this review, we discuss some of the major Galactic components, such as the old disk, the thick disk, the metal weak halo, and the globular cluster system. The emphasis is on the structure, kinematics and general chemical properties of these components.

Keywords

Velocity Dispersion Globular Cluster Thin Disk Galactic Center Thick Disk 
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Authors and Affiliations

  • K. C. Freeman
    • 1
  1. 1.Mount Stromlo and Siding Spring ObservatoryAustralia

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