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Infrared space astrometry mission for survey of the Galactic nuclear bulge: Small-JASMINE

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  14 May 2020

Naoteru Gouda Open the ORCID record for Naoteru Gouda [Opens in a new window]  and
JASMINE team
Naoteru Gouda
Affiliation:
National Astronomical Observatory of Japan, 2-21-1 Osawa, Mitaka, Tokyo, Japan email: naoteru.gouda@nao.ac.jp
JASMINE team
Affiliation:
National Astronomical Observatory of Japan, 2-21-1 Osawa, Mitaka, Tokyo, Japan email: naoteru.gouda@nao.ac.jp
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Abstract

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Small-JASMINE will provide astrometric data with high precisions in a near infrared band for stars in the Galactic nuclear bulge and other specific targets. The primary scientific objective is to carry out the Galactic Center Archeology by exploring the Galactic nuclear bulge that leads to the elucidation of the Galactic structures and the evolution of the supermassive black hole at the center. Small-JASMINE has been selected as the unique candidate for the competitive 3rd M-class science satellite mission by ISAS/JAXA. The launch date is mid-2020s.

Keywords

infrared space astrometry missionthe Milky Waythe Galactic nuclear bulgesupermassive black hole