Annotation
A formula is derived for determination of the flattening of the Galaxy from star counts in two arbitrary directions in the plane perpendicular to the observer's radius vector; this eliminates the need to use star counts in the Galactic Plain, where the absorption of light is strongest.
© 2016 Publisher M.V.Lomonosov Moscow State University
Authors
F.A. Tsitsin
Department of Stellar Astronomy
Department of Stellar Astronomy
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