Search for MACHOs by the MOA collaboration

Citation
Y. Muraki et al., Search for MACHOs by the MOA collaboration, PROG T PH S, (133), 1999, pp. 233-246
Citations number
34
Categorie Soggetti
Physics
Journal title
PROGRESS OF THEORETICAL PHYSICS SUPPLEMENT
ISSN journal
03759687 → ACNP
Issue
133
Year of publication
1999
Pages
233 - 246
Database
ISI
SICI code
0375-9687(1999):133<233:SFMBTM>2.0.ZU;2-Q
Abstract
Presently scientists are working at hit. John University Observatory in New Zealand using a technique known as gravitational microlensing to search fo r dark matter in our galaxy. This paper describes the current situation of the international collaboration known as MOA. (Microlensing Observations in Astrophysics) that was formed by these scientists, together with future pl ans to improve the facilities.