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Distance estimation of the LMC, SMC, and M33 from the apparent radius distribution ofHii-regions

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The size distribution ofHii-regions in the LMC, SMC, and M33 is used to estimate their distances. The values deduced are: 42.66±2.51, 89.73±5.03, and 755.11±47.14 kpc, respectively.

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  1. Helwan Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics, Helwan, Cairo, Egypt

    I. A. Issa

  2. Tokyo Astronomical Observatory, University of Tokyo, Mitaka, Japan

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Issa, I.A. Distance estimation of the LMC, SMC, and M33 from the apparent radius distribution ofHii-regions. Astrophys Space Sci 125, 43–48 (1986). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00643970

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