Interactive LMC 3D models: Vertical structure and kinematics of the LMC disc from SDSS/Gaia
This collection shows different visualizations of LMC 3D models using SDSS and Gaia data. For more information about how the models are obtained, we recommend reading the main reference (Jiménez-Arranz+25).
LMC_3D_model.mp4Figure 1. Comparison of 3D models for the LMC disc mid-plane based on the inferred spatial variations in viewing angle.
Figure 2. Interactive 3D model of the LMC complete sample using the inversion method with radial and azimuthal variation (top right panel of Fig.1). We plot a triad that displays the unit vectors in the following directions: W (green), N (blue), and LOS (red), being the latter the observer's direction. In the (x,y,z) frame, those vectors are defined by (1,0,0), (0,1,0), and (0,0,1), respectively -- see Fig. 11 of Jiménez-Arranz+23a.
Figure 3. Same as Fig. 2 but for the LMC optimal sample.