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Large scale structure in the two micron all sky survey
Multiwavelength Mapping of Galaxy Formation and Evolution
  • AH Maller
  • DH McIntosh
  • N Katz, University of Massachusetts - Amherst
  • MD Weinberg
Publication Date
2005
Abstract

The unprecedented sky coverage and photometric uniformity of the Two Micron All Sky Survey (2MASS) [1] provides a rich resource for obtaining an understanding of the galaxies populating the local Universe. Characterizing the large-scale clustering distribution is important for theoretical studies of structure formation. 2MASS offers an all-sky view at two microns, unbiased by young stellar light and minimally affected by dust. We use 2MASS to measure the clustering dipole in the Ks band and compare this to the velocity of the Local Group as measured by the CMB dipole [2]. We also measure the angular correlation function and from this infer the K-band three dimensional power spectrum [3].

Comments

This is a pre-published version which is collected from arXiv link. The published version is at http://www.springerlink.com/content/p5608j278746v131/

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/10995020_87
Pages
416-417
Book Series Title
ESO ASTROPHYSICS SYMPOSIA
Citation Information
AH Maller, DH McIntosh, N Katz and MD Weinberg. "Large scale structure in the two micron all sky survey" Multiwavelength Mapping of Galaxy Formation and Evolution (2005)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/martin_weinberg/63/