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Cambridge University Press (CUP), Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union, S241(2)

DOI: 10.1017/s1743921307008009

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Reconstructing the spatial distribution of the Galactic stellar halo

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Abstract

The VLT Survey Telescope (VST) is going to offer a unique chance to collect deep and wide field photometry in multi-directions, opening the door to a definitive mapping of the Galactic halo. In this shortcoming scenario, we present a pilot study aimed at recovering the halo stellar density using the Capodimonte Deep Field (OACDF, Alcal et al. 2004). Turn-off stars are isolated and the relative color-magnitude diagram (CMD) is compared with synthetic CMDs. Our result is consistent with a power law exponent n 3 over a range of Galactocentric distances from 8 to 40 kpc. © 2007 International Astronomical Union.