Speaker
Dr
Michele Cantiello
(INAF OAAb)
Description
The surface brightness fluctuations (SBF) method is one of the most robust extragalactic distance indicators: with an accuracy comparable to SNe Ia and Cepheids (∼5% per galaxy) without the limitations of the serendipitousness intrinsic of SNe, or the long observing campaigns needed for Cepheids. Moreover, it is used in a wide range of distances: from very local, up to values relevant for measuring H0.
In this talk, I will overview the technique and present its great potential with future applications based on forthcoming ground and space-based facilities.
Primary author
Dr
Michele Cantiello
(INAF OAAb)
