Published August 1978 | Version v1
Journal article

The interaction of the spiral density wave and the Sun's galactic orbit

  • 1. York Univ., Toronto, Ontario (Canada). Dept. of Physics

Description

The galactocentric radial motion of the Sun introduces another periodicity to the encounters between the Sun and the spiral density wave. The authors describe a model simulation of the effect and present the associated periods. (Auth.)

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Astrophys. Space Sci.
Journal Volume
57
Journal Issue
2
Series
Astrophys. Space Sci.
Journal Page Range
511-515

INIS

Country of Publication
Netherlands
Country of Input or Organization
Netherlands
INIS RN
10434905
Subject category
S79: ASTROPHYSICS, COSMOLOGY AND ASTRONOMY;
Descriptors DEI
MILKY WAY; MOTION; ORBITS; SHOCK WAVES; SIMULATION; SOLAR SYSTEM; SUN
Descriptors DEC
GALAXIES; MAIN SEQUENCE STARS; STARS